Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic ZS7, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-5 was released 5 months before the ZS7 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-5 scores against the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 has physical dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-5 and the ZS7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and ZS7 is 58 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and ZS7.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-5 features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.