Olympus PEN-F vs Sony NEX-5R

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus PEN-F versus Sony NEX-5R, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The PEN-F was brought out 3 years later than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the PEN-F grades vs the NEX-5R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN-F and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus PEN-F provides outer measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus PEN-F versus Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the PEN-F vs the NEX-5R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and NEX-5R is 84 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and NEX-5R.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The PEN-F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus PEN-F will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger PEN-F should have an advantage in sensor technology.