Olympus E-P5 vs Sony NEX-5T

Sony NEX-5T advantages over Olympus E-P5

• Less expensive
  $700 vs $1450 (MSRP)
  Save money for lenses or accessories
• Larger sensor
  APS-C vs 4/3
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 4.78 vs 3.75 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• In-camera panoramas
  Yes vs No
  Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  NEX-5T test data on DxO Mark E-P5 test data on DxO Mark
  1,015 vs 895 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• On-sensor phase detect
  Yes vs No
  Usually improves live view and video AF performance
• More telephoto lens reach
  75 mm vs 34 mm
  Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
• Shoots 24p video
  Yes vs No
  Gives your movies a big-screen feel
• Lighter weight
  392g vs 545g
  Lighter weight
• Shoots 60p video
  Yes vs No
  A faster framerate can give you more editing options
• Wider angle kit lens
  24 mm vs 34 mm
  Capture more of the scene with the included lens