Olympus E-5 vs Samsung EX2F

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-5 and Samsung EX2F, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

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The E-5 was brought out 22 months before the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-5 scores against the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 has physical dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-5 and Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-5 and the EX2F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and EX2F is 58 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and EX2F.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-5 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more aged E-5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.