Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony QX30

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony QX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and QX30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The E-PL5 was unveiled 23 months prior to the QX30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PL5 scores vs the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.