OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX5

The following is a comprehensive overview of the OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) and NX5 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The OM System OM-1 was brought out 11 years after the NX5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the OM System OM-1 grades vs the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for OM System OM-1 & Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are viewable at OM System OM-1 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The OM System OM-1 provides outside dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the OM System OM-1 compared to the NX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the OM System OM-1 and NX5 is 65 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the OM System OM-1 and NX5.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The OM System OM-1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the OM System OM-1 will show extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher OM System OM-1 provides an edge in sensor technology.