Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A77 II
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Launched October 2013
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched May 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony A77
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A77 II Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony A77 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and A77 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe E-P5 was released 7 months earlier than the A77 II so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-P5 scores vs the A77 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Sony A77 II
E-P5 | A77 II | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Olympus E-P5
A77 II | E-P5 | |||
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Launched | May 2014 | October 2013 | More recent by 7 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+192k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Sony A77 II
E-P5 | A77 II | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys outer dimensions 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 A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony A77 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P5 vs the A77 II.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and A77 II is 85 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and A77 II.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A77 II will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older E-P5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2013-10-03 | 2014-05-21 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 107 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 420 grams (0.93 lb) | 647 grams (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 895 | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 480 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $389 | $1,198 |