Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX5

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-M1X versus Samsung NX5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and NX5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was brought out 8 years after the NX5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M1X scores versus the NX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X comes with physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Samsung NX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1X versus the NX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and NX5 is 54 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and NX5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-M1X will offer you extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.