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Olympus PEN-F vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus PEN-F vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus PEN-F versus Sony NEX-5T, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The PEN-F was released 2 years later than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the PEN-F scores versus the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Sony NEX-5T

 PEN-F NEX-5T 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2013Fresher by 30 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k922kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus PEN-F

 NEX-5T PEN-F 

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Sony NEX-5T

 PEN-F NEX-5T 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus PEN-F features physical dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the PEN-F compared to the NEX-5T.

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and NEX-5T.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus PEN-F will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger PEN-F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus PEN-F
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus PEN-F
Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography information
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
low battery power (330 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
69
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
75
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (330 shots)
77
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography features
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (330 CIPA)
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging info
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging info
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
73
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus PEN-F vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Sony NEX-5T
 Olympus PEN-FSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus PEN-F Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-27 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII 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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 81 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 427 gr (0.94 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 78
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 13.0
DXO Low light score 894 1015
Other
Battery life 330 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,000 $400