Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Released October 2013
- Old Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2013
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-P5 was unveiled 2 months later than the NEX-5T so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-P5 matches up versus the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Sony NEX-5T
E-P5 | NEX-5T | |||
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Screen resolution | 1037k | 922k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus E-P5
NEX-5T | E-P5 | |||
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Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Sony NEX-5T
E-P5 | NEX-5T | |||
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Released | October 2013 | August 2013 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 comes with outside 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 NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P5 and the NEX-5T.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and NEX-5T is 85 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and NEX-5T.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-P5 has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier.
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-10-03 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/320s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 420 gr (0.93 lbs) | 276 gr (0.61 lbs) |
Physical 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 score | 72 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 895 | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 330 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $389 | $400 |