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Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony QX1

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(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
Sony QX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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