Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6500

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and A6500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was brought out 4 years before the A6500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-P5 scores against the A6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Sony Alpha a6500. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 has exterior measurements 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 A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P5 vs the A6500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and A6500 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and A6500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A6500 will produce extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-P5 will be behind in sensor technology.