Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony ZV-1

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-PL5 and Sony ZV-1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL5 was released 8 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-PL5 matches up vs the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL5 has exterior 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) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL5 and the ZV-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and ZV-1 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and ZV-1.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-PL5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.