Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-F3

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M5 versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively close but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 was revealed 3 months before the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-M5 grades against the NEX-F3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M5 vs the NEX-F3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 and NEX-F3 is 81 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 and NEX-F3.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M5 features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging.