Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A37

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A37, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively close but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and A37 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-P5 was unveiled 17 months after the A37 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-P5 matches up versus the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A37 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P5 and the A37.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and A37 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and A37.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh harder. The more recent E-P5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.