Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5R

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was brought out 9 months later than the NEX-5R and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PM2 scores against the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 has external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PM2 versus the NEX-5R.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and NEX-5R is 89 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more modern E-PM2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.