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Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony QX1

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released September 2012
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
  • Announced September 2014
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL5 and Sony QX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very close but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL5 was unveiled 23 months prior to the QX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-PL5 grades against the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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