Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX5

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and NX5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was unveiled 3 years after the NX5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-P5 matches up versus the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Samsung NX5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P5 and the NX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and NX5 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and NX5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-P5 will provide more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger E-P5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.