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Olympus E-5 vs Sony A35

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Olympus E-5 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-3
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Newer Model is Sony A37
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Olympus E-5 vs Sony A35 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Sony A35

 E-5 A35 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Olympus E-5

 A35 E-5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2011Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Sony A35

 E-5 A35 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-5 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-5 vs Sony A35 size comparison

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

Olympus E-5 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-5 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-5
Portrait photography with Sony A35
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography highlights
Sony A35 Street photography highlights
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
weather proof
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography factors
Sony A35 Travel photography factors
56
weather proof
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
59
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-5
Landscape photography with Sony A35
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
megapixel count low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-5
Vlogging with Sony A35
64
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
does have mic support
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Olympus E-5 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Sony A35
 Olympus E-5Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-5 Sony SLT-A35
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-02-03 2011-09-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 15
Cross type focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 45 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lbs) 415 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 74
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 12.7
DXO Low light rating 519 763
Other
Battery life 870 photographs 440 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-5 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $1,700 $598