Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FZ200

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FZ200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was manufactured 17 months before the FZ200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-5 grades vs the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 has outside measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FZ200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-5 against the FZ200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and FZ200 is 58 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and FZ200.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The E-5 has the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The older E-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.