Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung ST93
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Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(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
- Announced October 2013
- Old Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Introduced April 2011
Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P5 versus Samsung ST93, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and ST93 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe E-P5 was launched 2 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-P5 matches up against the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Samsung ST93. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Samsung ST93
E-P5 | ST93 | |||
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Introduced | October 2013 | April 2011 | More recent by 30 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Olympus E-P5
ST93 | E-P5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Samsung ST93
E-P5 | ST93 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-P5 versus Samsung ST93 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-P5 vs the ST93.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and ST93 is 85 and 97 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and ST93.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The E-P5 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The newer E-P5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Samsung ST93 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-10-03 | 2011-04-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | () |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 420g (0.93 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 895 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $389 | - |