Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very similar but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and F5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The E-5 was released 23 months prior to the F5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-5 matches up versus the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 features exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-5 compared to the F5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and F5 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and F5.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic F5 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged E-5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.