Olympus E-5 vs Sony A35

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-5 versus Sony A35, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and A35 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The E-5 was brought out 7 months earlier than the A35 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-5 matches up vs the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 enjoys external dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-5 versus Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-5 compared to the A35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and A35 is 58 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and A35.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A35 will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E-5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.