Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony NEX-5N

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony NEX-5N, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and NEX-5N (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 III was introduced 8 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M5 III scores against the NEX-5N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 III comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 III versus Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 III and the NEX-5N.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and NEX-5N is 80 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and NEX-5N.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 III using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-M5 III will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer E-M5 III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.