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OM System OM-5 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
80
Imaging
64
Features
88
Overall
73
OM System OM-5 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

OM System OM-5 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 III
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Replaced the Samsung NX10
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX20
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OM System OM-5 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Let's look more closely at the OM System OM-5 versus Samsung NX11, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The OM System OM-5 was revealed 12 years later than the NX11 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the OM System OM-5 grades versus the NX11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Samsung NX11

 OM System OM-5 NX11 
ReleasedOctober 2022December 2010More recent by 144 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the OM System OM-5

 NX11 OM System OM-5 

Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Samsung NX11

 OM System OM-5 NX11 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen size

OM System OM-5 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The OM System OM-5 comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the OM System OM-5 versus Samsung NX11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the OM System OM-5 and the NX11.

OM System OM-5 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the OM System OM-5 and NX11 is 80 and 80 respectively.

OM System OM-5 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the OM System OM-5 and NX11.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The OM System OM-5 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the OM System OM-5 will give you more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger OM System OM-5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

OM System OM-5 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-5 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography highlights
78
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-5 Street photography details
Samsung NX11 Street photography details
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-5 Sports photography information
Samsung NX11 Sports photography information
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (310 CIPA)
52
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-5 Travel photography features
Samsung NX11 Travel photography features
78
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (310 shots)
63
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with OM System OM-5
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery life (310 CIPA)
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-5 Vlogging information
Samsung NX11 Vlogging information
84
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
24
comes with face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (499g)
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OM System OM-5 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Samsung NX11
 OM System OM-5Samsung NX11
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type OM System OM-5 Samsung NX11
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-10-26 2010-12-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 121 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 119 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 414 gr (0.91 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,200 $626