Olympus E-PL7 weighs
357 g (0.79 lb / 12.59 oz) and has external dimensions of
115 x 67 x 38 mm (4.53 x 2.64 x 1.5″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 466g, Olympus E-PL7 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 38mm, it is also quite small, 15mm thinner than the average of its class.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Olympus E-PL7 with the dimensions:
Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Olympus E-PL7 Camera Body
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Olympus E-PL7, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
Physical size of the Olympus E-PL7 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Now let's compare Olympus E-PL7 size with the camera that it replaced: Olympus E-PL6. Olympus E-PL6 is 4mm narrower and 3mm shorter than Olympus E-PL7 but they have the same thickness of 38mm.
Comparison image of Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus E-PL6 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Olympus E-PL7 with its main competitors:
Olympus E-PL7 Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Olympus E-PL7 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing page.