Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic S5

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic S5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the S5 (24MP) is very close but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and S5 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 IV was launched within a month of the S5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic S5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the S5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and S5 is 81 and 60 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and S5.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic S5 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.