Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic SZ5

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic SZ5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and SZ5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-5 was brought out 17 months before the SZ5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-5 matches up against the SZ5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-5 offers outer measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic SZ5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-5 and the SZ5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and SZ5 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and SZ5.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-5 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic SZ5 will offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older E-5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.