Olympus E-P5 vs Sony T99

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P5 vs Sony T99, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and T99 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-P5 was announced 3 years later than the T99 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-P5 scores vs the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 has exterior dimensions 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 T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P5 vs Sony T99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P5 against the T99.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and T99 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and T99.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-P5 will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-P5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.