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Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Announced October 2013
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P3
Samsung ST93
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Samsung ST93

 E-P5 ST93 
IntroducedOctober 2013April 2011More recent by 30 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Olympus E-P5

 ST93 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Samsung ST93

 E-P5 ST93 
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography details
Samsung ST93 Street photography details
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (420g)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography features
Samsung ST93 Sports photography features
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect AF
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Travel photography highlights
68
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competition (420g)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
33
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (420g)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Samsung ST93
 Olympus PEN E-P5Samsung ST93
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 -