Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A350

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony A350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and A350 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was released 5 years after the A350 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-P5 scores versus the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P5 and the A350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and A350 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and A350.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-P5 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent E-P5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.