Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 7030

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL9 versus Olympus 7030, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and 7030 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL9 was released 8 years after the 7030 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-PL9 matches up vs the 7030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Olympus Stylus 7030. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL9 has outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL9 versus Olympus 7030 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL9 vs the 7030.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and 7030 is 85 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and 7030.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL9 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL9 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger E-PL9 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.