Olympus E-450 vs Samsung NX5

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus E-450 versus Samsung NX5, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and NX5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-450 was manufactured 14 months prior to the NX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-450 scores against the NX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-450 and Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-450 versus Samsung NX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-450 vs the NX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and NX5 is 77 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and NX5.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-450 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX5 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older E-450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.