Nikon B500 vs Olympus E-P5

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon B500 versus Olympus E-P5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is very well matched but the B500 (1/2.3") and E-P5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The B500 was introduced 2 years later than the E-P5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the B500 matches up against the E-P5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Olympus PEN E-P5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon B500 Gallery & Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 has exterior dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P5 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the B500 versus the E-P5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and E-P5 is 68 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and E-P5.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The B500 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The more modern B500 will have a benefit in sensor tech.