Olympus Pen E 12.3MP DSLR Camera vs Nikon D5500 24.2MP DSLR Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels12.3 MP24.2 MP
Sensor TypeMOSCMOS
Display TypeLCD-
Display Size3 inch3.2 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Touchscreen-Yes
general
BrandOlympusNikon
ModelPen E 12.3MP DSLR CameraD5500 24.2MP DSLR Camera
Model NamePen ED5500
Model NumberE-PM1-
SeriesPen-
ColorSilver & BlackBlack
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels12.3 MP24.2 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)109.5 x 63.7 x 34 mm7.9 x 12.8 x 9.7 cm
Weight265 GM-
Wide AngleYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
SLR Variant-Body Only
Tripod Socket-Yes
Face Detection-Yes
Lens Attachment-Body Only
Accessory Shoe-ISO 518 Hot-shoe with Sync and Data Contacts and Safety Lock
sensor features
Sensor TypeMOSCMOS
Sensor Size33.86 mm-
ISO RatingISO 200 - 12800ISO 100 - 25600
Maximum ISO12800 ISO-
Maximum FPS5.5-
Sensor TechnologyHigh Speed Live MOS-
lens features
Lens TypeZoom Lens-
Lens Construction8 Elements in 7 Groups-
Focal Length14 mm - 42 mm 35 mm Equivalent to 28 - 84 mm-
Optical Zoom3x-
Aperture RangeF3.5 - F5.6-
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color Filter-
Manual Focus-Yes
Dust Reduction-Yes
Other Lens Features-Lens Aperture Instant Return, Electronically-controlled, Compatible Lenses Autofocus is Available with AF-S and AF-I Lenses
focus features
Focus ModeAuto, Manual-
Auto FocusYesYes
Metering ModesTTL 324 Zones Multi-pattern, ESP Light Metering, Spot Metering, Centre Weighted MeteringMatrix Metering 3D Color Matrix Metering II Type G, E and D Lenses, Color Matrix Metering II Other CPU Lenses, Center-weighted Metering Weight of 75% Given to 8 mm Circle in Center of Frame, Spot Metering Meters 3.5 mm Circle 2.5% of Frame Centered on Selected Focus Point, Matrix
White BalancingAuto, Preset Daylight, Lamp, Fluorescent, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Underwater WBWhite Balance Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent 7 Types, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual, All Except Preset Manual with Fine Tuning
Other Focus FeaturesTTL Contrast DetectionAF-area Mode Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 39- Point Dynamic-area AF, 3D Tracking, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject Tracking AF, Focus Lock Focus can be Locked by Pressing Shutter Release Button Halfway Single-servo AF or by Pressing AE-L / AF-L Button, Autofocus Contrast Detect AF Anywhere in Frame Camera Selects Focus Point Automatically when Face-priority AF or Subject Tracking AF is Selected
Focus Range-Detection Range -1 to +19 EV ISO 100, 20°C
Focus Points-39 or 11 Focus Points
shutter features
Shutter Speed1/4000 sec-
Self-timerYesYes
Shutter Type-Electronically-controlled, Vertical-travel, Focal-plane Shutter
Other Shutter Features-Frame Advance Rate 5 fps L Upto 3 fps, H Upto 5 fps JPEG and 12-bit NEF / RAW or 4 fps 14-bit NEF / RAW
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesAuto, Manual Full, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync 2nd Curtain, Fill-in, OffAuto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction, Auto Slow Sync, Auto Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Fill-flash, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Rear-curtain with Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync, Off
Flash Compensation-1/3 EV, 1/2 EV Steps in P, S, A, M and Scene Modes in -3 to 1 EV
Other Flash Features-Built-in Flash Auto, Portrait, Child, Close-Up, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet Portrait, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect Auto Flash with Auto Pop-Up, P, S, A, M, Food Manual Pop-Up with Button Release, Guide Number 12/39, 12/39 with Manual Flash m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C, Flash Control TTL i-TTL Flash Control using 2016-Pixel RGB Sensor is Available with Built-in Flash i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR is Used with Matrix and Center-Weighted Metering, Standard i-TTL Flash for Digital SLR with Spot Metering, Flash-ready Indicator Lights When Built-in Flash or Optional Flash Unit is Fully Charged, Blinks After Flash is Fired at Full Output
image features
Image FormatRAW, JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO 3D StillFile Format NEF RAW 12-bit or 14-bit, Compressed, JPEG JPEG Baseline Compliant with Fine 14, Normal 18, Basic 116 Compression, NEF RAW + JPEG Single Photograph Recorded in Both NEF RAW and JPEG Formats, DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3
Aspect Ratio43, 32, 169, 66, 34-
Red Eye ReductionYesYes
Image StabilizerYes-
Image Sizing4032 x 30246000 x 4000 L, 4496 x 3000 M, 2992 x 2000 S
Still Image Size4032 x 3024-
Gross Pixel-24.78 MP
Live View Shooting-Yes
display features
Display TypeLCD-
Display Size3 inch3.2 inch
Display Resolution460,000 dots-
LCD DisplayLCD, Anti-reflection Coating-
LCD Display Image Resolution460000 dots1037000 dots
LCD Display Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Touch Screen-Yes
Other Display Features-Effective Angle of View Nikon DX Format, Focal Length Equivalent to 1.5x that of Lenses with FX Format Angle of View, Frame Coverage 95% Horizontal and 95% Vertical, Depth-of-field Preview Yes, Monitor TFT Vari-angle LCD Touch Screen, 100% Frame Coverage, Brightness Adjustment and Eye-sensor Controlled On / Off, Playback Full-frame and Thumbnail 4, 12, 80 Images or Calendar Playback with Playback Zoom, Movie Playback, Photo and Movie Slide Shows, Histogram Display, Highlights, Photo Information, Location Data Display, Auto Image Rotation, Picture Rating and Image Comment Upto 36 Characters
connectivity features
HDMIYes-
USBYes-
Wifi-Yes
Wireless Connectivity-Yes
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypeSD / SDHC / SDXC / UHS-ISD, SDHC UHS-I Compliant, SDXC UHS-I Compliant
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Power Supply-EH-5b AC Adapter
Other Storage Features-Card Slot Single
audio and video features
MicrophoneStereoBuilt-in Microphone Stereo
Audio FeaturesDolby Digital, WAV-
Video FormatAVCHD, AVI Motion JPEGMOV
Audio Video InterfaceVideo Output NTSC, PALNTSC, PAL
modes and functions features
HD SupportYes-
Shooting ModesPortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape with Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night with Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS Mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Document, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach and Snow, Fisheye Conv, Wide Conv, Macro Conv, 3D-
Macro ModeYes-
Scene Modes-Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Party / Indoor, Beach / Snow, Sunset, Dusk / Dawn, Pet Portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn Colors, Food, Special Effects Modes Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key
viewfinder features
View Finder-Yes
Viewfinder Magnification-0.82x 50 mm f/1.4 Lens at Infinity, -1.0 m -1
Viewfinder Eye Point-17 mm
Other Viewfinder Features-Diopter Adjustment -1.7 to 0.5 m-1
exposure features
Exposure Compensation-1/3, 1/2 EV in P, S, A, M, Scene and Night Vision Modes in Increments -5 to 5 EV
Manual Exposure-Yes
Other Exposure Features-Exposure Lock Luminosity Locked at Detected Value with AE-L / AF-L Button

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