Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30
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52 Features
72 Overall
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![Olympus PEN E-PL5 front Olympus PEN E-PL5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PL5/Olympus-E-PL5-front.jpg)
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64 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Announced September 2022
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and FX30 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
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The E-PL5 was manufactured 11 years earlier than the FX30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-PL5 scores versus the FX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Sony FX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Sony FX30
E-PL5 | FX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Olympus E-PL5
FX30 | E-PL5 | |||
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Announced | September 2022 | ![]() | September 2012 | More modern by 122 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1900k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Sony FX30
E-PL5 | FX30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL5 features physical 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) while the Sony FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL5 compared to the FX30.
![Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30 size comparison Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL5-vs-Sony-FX30-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and FX30 is 88 and 64 respectively.
![Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL5-vs-Sony-FX30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and FX30.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL5 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony FX30 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL5-vs-Sony-FX30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL5-vs-Sony-FX30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony FX30 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Sony FX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Sony FX30 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2022-09-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 26MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6192 x 4128 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 187 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lb) | 646 grams (1.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 889 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 570 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Retail cost | $400 | $1,800 |