Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A200

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony A200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and A200 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was announced 5 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-P5 matches up vs the A200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 provides outside measurements 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 Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P5 vs the A200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and A200 is 85 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and A200.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-P5 will render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern E-P5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.