Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony QX1

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL5 enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL5 compared to the QX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and QX1 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL5 and QX1.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony QX1 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.