Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T
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![Olympus PEN E-PM2 front Olympus PEN E-PM2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2/Olympus-E-PM2-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha NEX-5T front Sony Alpha NEX-5T front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T/Sony-NEX-5T-front.jpg)
89 Imaging
58 Features
79 Overall
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(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
(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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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
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.
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The 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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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Sony NEX-5T
E-PM2 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus E-PM2
NEX-5T | E-PM2 | |||
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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 | |||
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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).
See the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5T-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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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 |