Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH5

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic FH5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and FH5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 was introduced 2 years after the FH5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M1 scores against the FH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 and the FH5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and FH5 is 71 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and FH5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The younger E-M1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.