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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5R 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
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P3
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was introduced 14 months later than the NEX-5R making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-P5 scores versus the NEX-5R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Sony NEX-5R

 E-P5 NEX-5R 
AnnouncedOctober 2013August 2012More recent by 14 months
Display resolution1037k920kClearer display (+117k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus E-P5

 NEX-5R E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Sony NEX-5R

 E-P5 NEX-5R 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony NEX-5R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-P5 and the NEX-5R.

Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and NEX-5R is 85 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and NEX-5R.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The E-P5 includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh tougher. The fresher E-P5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography details
71
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Street photography advice
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average (420g)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P5
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5R
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Travel photography camera
68
offers focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than average (420g)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5R
33
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (420 grams)
31
touchscreen enabled
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Sony NEX-5R
 Olympus PEN E-P5Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-10-03 2012-08-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 35 99
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 420 grams (0.93 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 78
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 13.1
DXO Low light rating 895 910
Other
Battery life 330 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $389 $750