Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony NEX-5
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL7
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
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Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-PL8 and Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is fairly close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PL8 was revealed 6 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-PL8 grades versus the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Sony NEX-5
| E-PL8 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2016 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 77 months |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+117k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Olympus E-PL8
| NEX-5 | E-PL8 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Sony NEX-5
| E-PL8 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL8 has got external measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL8 versus the NEX-5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and NEX-5 is 86 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and NEX-5.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL8 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-PL8 will render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent E-PL8 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2010-06-07 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 81 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 357g (0.79 lb) | 287g (0.63 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $500 | $599 |