Olympus 1 vs Samsung NX5
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Olympus 1 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Released November 2013
- Refreshed by Olympus 1s
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched June 2010
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Let's look closer at the Olympus 1 versus Samsung NX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and NX5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 1 was manufactured 3 years after the NX5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1 matches up versus the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 & Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Samsung NX5
| 1 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2013 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Olympus 1
| NX5 | 1 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Samsung NX5
| 1 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 has physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 versus the NX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and NX5 is 79 and 80 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and NX5.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will produce greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer 1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus 1 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 1 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Samsung NX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2013-11-25 | 2010-06-01 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VI | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 402 grams (0.89 lbs) | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 51 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 images | 400 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $700 | $499 |