Olympus E-P5 vs Sony RX100 V

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P5 and Sony RX100 V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and RX100 V (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was brought out 4 years prior to the RX100 V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-P5 scores versus the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P5 and Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P5 vs the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and RX100 V is 85 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 V will resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-P5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.