Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T
Portability
89 Imaging
52 Features
63 Overall
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89 Imaging
52 Features
63 Overall
56
Portability
89 Imaging
58 Features
79 Overall
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89 Imaging
58 Features
79 Overall
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced May 2013
- Replaced the Olympus E-PM1
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PM2 was released 3 months prior to the NEX-5T so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-PM2 matches up vs the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Sony NEX-5T
| E-PM2 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus E-PM2
| NEX-5T | E-PM2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony NEX-5T
| E-PM2 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2013 |  | August 2013 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has specifications 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PM2 against the NEX-5T.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and NEX-5T is 89 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and NEX-5T.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PM2 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF tougher.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography highlights
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Olympus E-PM2 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Street photography factors
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Olympus E-PM2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography info
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Olympus E-PM2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
missing Timelapse function
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Olympus E-PM2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
Photography Glossary
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-05-21 | 2013-08-27 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 276 gr (0.61 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 72 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 932 | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 images | 330 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $448 | $400 |