Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FP5

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic FP5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and FP5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-M1 was manufactured 2 years later than the FP5 and that is quite a sizable gap 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 FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1 grades against the FP5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 provides external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 vs the FP5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and FP5 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 and FP5.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.