Olympus E-5 vs Samsung NX500

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-5 versus Samsung NX500, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and NX500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-5 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the NX500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-5 scores against the NX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-5 features physical 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 NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-5 versus Samsung NX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-5 and the NX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and NX500 is 58 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and NX500.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-5 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will offer greater detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older E-5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.