Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony QX1
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL6
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Launched September 2014

Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony QX1 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL7 and Sony QX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

The E-PL7 was brought out within a month of the QX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PL7 scores against the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.