Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FS12

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic FS12, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and FS12 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-5 was introduced 22 months later than the FS12 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-5 scores vs the FS12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 offers outside measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic FS12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-5 versus the FS12.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and FS12 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and FS12.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The E-5 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The more modern E-5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.