Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX5

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-P3 and Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very close but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and NX5 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-P3 was manufactured 15 months later than the NX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-P3 grades vs the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P3 and Samsung NX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P3 vs the NX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and NX5 is 86 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and NX5.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX5 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-P3 provides a benefit in sensor tech.