Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony a5000

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and a5000 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL5 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the a5000 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PL5 matches up against the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to think about 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") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL5 vs Sony a5000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL5 vs the a5000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and a5000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and a5000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony a5000 will offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged E-PL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.