Olympus E-5 vs Sony S950

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-5 versus Sony S950, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very well matched but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and S950 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-5 was brought out 24 months after the S950 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-5 grades against the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 has outer measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-5 versus the S950.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and S950 is 58 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and S950.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-5 will give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent E-5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.