Olympus E-P2 vs Sony NEX-5
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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
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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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Sony NEX-5
| E-P2 | NEX-5 |
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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.
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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 |