Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS15

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS15, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and ZS15 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-5 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the ZS15 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-5 matches up versus the ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 enjoys physical dimensions 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 ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-5 and the ZS15.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and ZS15 is 58 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and ZS15.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-5 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged E-5 will be behind in sensor tech.