Canon S120 vs Olympus E-P5

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon S120 vs Olympus E-P5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and E-P5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S120 was announced 2 months later than the E-P5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon S120 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S120 scores against the E-P5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 and Olympus PEN E-P5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P5 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Canon S120 vs Olympus E-P5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S120 and the E-P5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and E-P5 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and E-P5.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S120 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-P5 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.