Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony QX10

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Sony QX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and QX10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL7 was brought out 13 months later than the QX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-PL7 grades versus the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 offers external dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Sony QX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL7 versus the QX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and QX10 is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and QX10.

Clearly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL7 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony QX10 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-PL7 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.