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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony QX1

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Olympus E-P5 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P3
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-P5 and Sony QX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was introduced 11 months earlier than the QX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-P5 grades versus the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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