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Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony QX10

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-PL5 and Sony QX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and QX10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL5 was launched 11 months before the QX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-PL5 grades against the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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