Olympus E-5 vs Olympus 1

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus 1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The E-5 was manufactured 3 years before the 1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-5 scores versus the 1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-5 & Olympus Stylus 1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 comes with physical dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus 1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-5 and the 1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and 1 is 58 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and 1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-5 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged E-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.