Epson R-D1x vs OM System OM-5

Let's take a closer look at the Epson R-D1x and OM System OM-5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Epson and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was revealed 14 years earlier than the OM System OM-5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the R-D1x matches up vs the OM System OM-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1x and OM System OM-5. The full galleries are available at Epson R-D1x Gallery and OM System OM-5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x offers outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the OM System OM-5 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Epson R-D1x and OM System OM-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x compared to the OM System OM-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and OM System OM-5 is 75 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and OM System OM-5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the OM System OM-5 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older R-D1x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.