Olympus 7000 vs Sony NEX-5N

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 7000 vs Sony NEX-5N, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the 7000 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The 7000 was introduced 3 years prior to the NEX-5N and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the 7000 scores vs the NEX-5N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Olympus 7000 vs Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 7000 compared to the NEX-5N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and NEX-5N is 94 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 7000 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-5N will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 7000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.