Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony QX10

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.