Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL2 was introduced 18 months before the NEX-5R which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL2 scores vs the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL2 vs the NEX-5R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and NEX-5R is 85 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and NEX-5R.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5R will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.