Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5T
Portability
85 Imaging
52 Features
76 Overall
61
85 Imaging
52 Features
76 Overall
61
Portability
89 Imaging
57 Features
79 Overall
65
89 Imaging
57 Features
79 Overall
65
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
(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
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
(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
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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.
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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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Sony NEX-5T
| E-P5 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 922k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus E-P5
| NEX-5T | E-P5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Sony NEX-5T
| E-P5 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Sony NEX-5T Street photography highlights
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (420g)
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Olympus E-P5 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography highlights
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Sony NEX-5T Travel photography factors
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition in class (420 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (420 grams)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |