Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony A380
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony A380 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
- Launched September 2012
(Full Review)
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Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL5 and Sony A380, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very similar but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and A380 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PL5 was unveiled 3 years later than the A380 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PL5 grades against the A380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Sony A380
| E-PL5 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2012 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus E-PL5
| A380 | E-PL5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Sony A380
| E-PL5 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL5 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL5 against the A380.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and A380 is 88 and 68 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and A380.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL5 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-PL5 will offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher E-PL5 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2009-08-24 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/160 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) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 325g (0.72 lbs) | 519g (1.14 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 72 | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 889 | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photographs | 500 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $400 | $899 |