Olympus E-5 vs Samsung CL80

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-5 vs Samsung CL80, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and CL80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-5 was released 14 months after the CL80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-5 scores vs the CL80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 and Samsung CL80. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 has got exterior dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-5 vs Samsung CL80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-5 compared to the CL80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and CL80 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and CL80.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung CL80 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.