Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Released May 2013
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced October 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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In this article, we are matching up the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very comparable but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5N (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PM2 was manufactured 20 months later than the NEX-5N making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-PM2 grades versus the NEX-5N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Sony NEX-5N
| E-PM2 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2013 |  | October 2011 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Olympus E-PM2
| NEX-5N | E-PM2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony NEX-5N
| E-PM2 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PM2 vs the NEX-5N.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and NEX-5N is 89 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and NEX-5N.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PM2 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more recent E-PM2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2013-05-21 | 2011-10-03 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 12.00 m |
| 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 72 | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 932 | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 shots | 460 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $448 | $550 |