Olympus E-P2 vs Sony NEX-5
86 Imaging
46 Features
42 Overall
44
89 Imaging
53 Features
58 Overall
55
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Released April 2010
- Replaced the Olympus E-P1
- Successor is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Launched June 2010
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Olympus E-P2 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-P2 vs Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-P2 was brought out at a similar time to the NEX-5 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-P2 scores versus the NEX-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes Olympus E-P2 vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Sony NEX-5
| E-P2 | NEX-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Olympus E-P2
| NEX-5 | E-P2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Sony NEX-5
| E-P2 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 comes with outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-P2 vs Sony NEX-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P2 against the NEX-5.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and NEX-5 is 86 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and NEX-5.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-5 will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraStreet Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthSports Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsTravel Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsLandscape Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneVlogging Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-04-22 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic V | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lbs) | 287 gr (0.63 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 56 | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | 505 | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 330 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-1 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $799 | $599 |