Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung NX300M
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Released September 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is pretty close but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL5 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the NX300M which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PL5 scores vs the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Samsung NX300M
| E-PL5 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Olympus E-PL5
| NX300M | E-PL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 768k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Samsung NX300M
| E-PL5 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2012 |  | January 2013 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL5 has outer 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) while the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL5 versus Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL5 against the NX300M.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and NX300M is 88 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL5 and NX300M.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Samsung NX300M | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Samsung NX300M |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-09-17 | 2013-01-03 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 768k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lbs) | 331 grams (0.73 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 889 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $400 | $699 |