Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX300M

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-P5 versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was launched 10 months later than the NX300M and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-P5 grades versus the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-P5 versus the NX300M.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and NX300M is 85 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger E-P5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.