Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus E-PL5

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Olympus E-PL5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the E-PL5 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 20 months prior to the E-PL5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the E-PL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Olympus PEN E-PL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL5 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Olympus E-PL5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the E-PL5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and E-PL5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and E-PL5.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.