Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony NEX-5R

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very comparable but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL8 was introduced 4 years later than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL8 matches up versus the NEX-5R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 has got outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R 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).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL8 versus Sony NEX-5R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL8 versus the NEX-5R.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and NEX-5R is 86 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and NEX-5R.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The E-PL8 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh tougher. The younger E-PL8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.