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Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P3
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX300
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Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Samsung NX500

 E-P5 NX500 
Screen resolution1037k1036kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Olympus E-P5

 NX500 E-P5 
RevealedFebruary 2015October 2013Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Samsung NX500

 E-P5 NX500 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

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

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P5
Street photography with Samsung NX500
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (420 grams)
81
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX500 Sports photography advice
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography information
Samsung NX500 Travel photography information
68
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than average (420g)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P5
Landscape photography with Samsung NX500
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
Vlogging with Samsung NX500
33
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (420 grams)
34
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Samsung NX500
 Olympus PEN E-P5Samsung NX500
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 Samsung NX500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-10-03 2015-02-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 35 209
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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) Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 420g (0.93 pounds) 287g (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 87
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 13.9
DXO Low light rating 895 1379
Other
Battery life 330 images 370 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $389 $800