Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FX48

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FX48, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and FX48 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was unveiled 2 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-5 matches up against the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 provides 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) and the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FX48 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-5 compared to the FX48.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and FX48 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and FX48.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The E-5 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern E-5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.