Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony ZV-E10

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL5 and Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL5 was launched 9 years earlier than the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL5 grades versus the ZV-E10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Sony ZV-E10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL5 has physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has sizing of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL5 and Sony ZV-E10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL5 compared to the ZV-E10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and ZV-E10 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and ZV-E10.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-E10 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL5 will be behind in sensor tech.