Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony NEX-5T
88 Imaging
52 Features
72 Overall
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89 Imaging
57 Features
79 Overall
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
- Revealed September 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-PL5 and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PL5 was announced 11 months before the NEX-5T which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-PL5 scores vs the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Sony NEX-5T
| E-PL5 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus E-PL5
| NEX-5T | E-PL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2013 |  | September 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Sony NEX-5T
| E-PL5 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL5 provides outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL5 vs the NEX-5T.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and NEX-5T is 88 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL5 and NEX-5T.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL5 comes with the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The older E-PL5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lb) | 276 grams (0.61 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 72 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 889 | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $400 | $400 |