Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX500

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-P5 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and NX500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was introduced 16 months before the NX500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-P5 scores versus the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P5 versus Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P5 compared to the NX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and NX500 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and NX500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX500 will provide more detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older E-P5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.