Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-P5 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was introduced 4 months later than the Galaxy NX which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-P5 matches up against the Galaxy NX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P5 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P5 vs the Galaxy NX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and Galaxy NX is 85 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.