Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic FP5

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic FP5, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and FP5 (14MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and FP5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-520 was revealed 3 years prior to the FP5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-520 matches up vs the FP5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-520 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-520 Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-520 has got physical dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic FP5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-520 vs the FP5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-520 and FP5 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-520 and FP5.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-520 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FP5 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-520 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.