Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FX90

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FX90, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and FX90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-5 was revealed 6 months earlier than the FX90 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-5 scores against the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 comes with outside dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-5 compared to the FX90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and FX90 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and FX90.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-5 provides the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier.