Olympus E-5 vs Sony QX30
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76 Overall
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Olympus E-5 vs Sony QX30 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
- Announced February 2011
- Old Model is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014

Olympus E-5 vs Sony QX30 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-5 vs Sony QX30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and QX30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

The E-5 was unveiled 4 years prior to the QX30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-5 scores versus the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-5 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.