Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX5

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-M5 and Samsung NX5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and NX5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 was announced 24 months later than the NX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M5 scores vs the NX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 and the NX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and NX5 is 81 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 and NX5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus E-M5 will provide extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.