Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G7

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G7, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and G7 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-5 was released 5 years earlier than the G7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-5 scores vs the G7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-5 features exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has sizing of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-5 against the G7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and G7 is 58 and 71 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and G7.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic G7 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.