Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX210
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Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Introduced October 2013
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P3
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Released August 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX200
- Updated by Samsung NX300
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Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-P5 was launched 14 months later than the NX210 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-P5 scores versus the NX210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Samsung NX210
| E-P5 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2013 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 14 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 614k | Clearer display (+423k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus E-P5
| NX210 | E-P5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Samsung NX210
| E-P5 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P5 versus the NX210.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and NX210 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and NX210.
All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX210 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-P5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P5 | Samsung NX210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Samsung NX210 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-10-03 | 2012-08-14 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 420 grams (0.93 pounds) | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 72 | 71 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 895 | 719 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 330 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $389 | $625 |