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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P3
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Later Model is Sony a5000
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was launched 8 months after the NEX-3N and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-P5 matches up vs the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Sony NEX-3N

 E-P5 NEX-3N 
LaunchedOctober 2013February 2013Newer by 8 months
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Olympus E-P5

 NEX-3N E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Sony NEX-3N

 E-P5 NEX-3N 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 has got external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P5 versus the NEX-3N.

Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and NEX-3N is 85 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and NEX-3N.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-P5 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more recent E-P5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
66
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Street photography highlights
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (420 grams)
77
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography advice
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (480 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P5
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
68
includes touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competition in class (420g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
71
great battery life (480 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (480 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging details
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (420 grams)
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Sony NEX-3N
 Olympus PEN E-P5Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus PEN E-P5 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-10-03 2013-02-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 420 gr (0.93 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.5
DXO Low light score 895 1067
Other
Battery life 330 images 480 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $389 $399