Olympus E-5 vs Sony QX1
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Olympus E-5 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Launched February 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Launched September 2014

Olympus E-5 vs Sony QX1 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-5 versus Sony QX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The E-5 was unveiled 4 years prior to the QX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-5 matches up versus the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-5 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.