Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung CL5

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung CL5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 was brought out 3 years after the CL5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M5 scores against the CL5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 compared to the CL5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and CL5 is 81 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and CL5.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M5 will show greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.