Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung DV300F

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL5 versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty close but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and DV300F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL5 was manufactured 9 months after the DV300F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL5 scores against the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL5 comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL5 versus the DV300F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and DV300F is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL5 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL5 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more recent E-PL5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.