Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-F3
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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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86 Imaging
57 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced October 2013
- Old Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Successor is Sony NEX-3N
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
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The E-P5 was revealed 14 months later than the NEX-F3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-P5 matches up vs the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Sony NEX-F3
E-P5 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Introduced | October 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 14 months |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+117k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus E-P5
NEX-F3 | E-P5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Sony NEX-F3
E-P5 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our newest 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 differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P5 and the NEX-F3.
![Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and NEX-F3 is 85 and 86 respectively.
![Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and NEX-F3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The E-P5 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more recent E-P5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-F3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-10-03 | 2012-08-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 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 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 420 gr (0.93 lbs) | 314 gr (0.69 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 895 | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 470 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $389 | $470 |