Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-6
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![Olympus PEN E-P5 front Olympus PEN E-P5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-P5/Olympus-E-P5-front.jpg)
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76 Overall
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-6 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
- Launched October 2013
- Superseded the Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released March 2013
- Newer Model is Sony A6000
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P5 and Sony NEX-6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly close but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and NEX-6 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
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The E-P5 was introduced 7 months later than the NEX-6 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-P5 grades versus the NEX-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Sony NEX-6
E-P5 | NEX-6 | |||
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Released | October 2013 | ![]() | March 2013 | More recent by 7 months |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+116k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus E-P5
NEX-6 | E-P5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Sony NEX-6
E-P5 | NEX-6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-P5 and Sony NEX-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-P5 compared to the NEX-6.
![Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-6-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and NEX-6 is 85 and 85 respectively.
![Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and NEX-6.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The E-P5 features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF harder. The younger E-P5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-10-03 | 2013-03-25 |
Physical type | 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 | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
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 dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 420 gr (0.93 lbs) | 345 gr (0.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 895 | 1018 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $389 | $365 |