Olympus E-P3 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Olympus E-P3 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Old Model is Olympus E-P2
- Later Model is Olympus E-P5
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released October 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5
- Updated by Sony NEX-5R
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Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-P3 vs Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5N (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-P3 was launched very close to the NEX-5N and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-P3 matches up vs the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Sony NEX-5N
| E-P3 | NEX-5N |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Olympus E-P3
| NEX-5N | E-P3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Crisper display (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Sony NEX-5N
| E-P3 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2011 |  | October 2011 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-P3 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-P3 vs Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P3 and the NEX-5N.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and NEX-5N is 86 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and NEX-5N.
To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-5N will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus E-P3 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P3 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2011-08-17 | 2011-10-03 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VI | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 369 grams (0.81 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 51 | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 536 | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | 460 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $0 | $550 |