Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony NEX-5

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony NEX-5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and NEX-5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 II was brought out 6 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the E-M1 II scores against the NEX-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II offers physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony NEX-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the NEX-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and NEX-5 is 68 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and NEX-5.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-M1 II will offer more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.