Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX5

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-M10 II versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very close but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and NX5 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 II was revealed 5 years after the NX5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-M10 II grades vs the NX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Samsung NX5. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 II against the NX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and NX5 is 82 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and NX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-M10 II will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.