Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic LS5

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic LS5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was brought out 5 years later than the LS5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M1 II grades against the LS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II has exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 II and the LS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and LS5 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and LS5.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will result in more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.