OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX5
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OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
- Released February 2022
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2010
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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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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.
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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Samsung NX5
| OM System OM-1 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2022 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 143 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+1390k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the OM System OM-1
| NX5 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|
Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Samsung NX5
| OM System OM-1 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display size | 3.00" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
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.
OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| OM System OM-1 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | OM System OM-1 | Samsung NX5 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2022-02-15 | 2010-06-01 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 15MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 1053 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | 1053 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 118 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.00" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 599 gr (1.32 pounds) | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 520 photos | 400 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLX-1 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | 2 | One |
| Pricing at launch | $2,199 | $499 |