Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus E-P5

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus E-P5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 was launched 17 months earlier than the E-P5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-M5 scores vs the E-P5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Olympus PEN E-P5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 features external dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus E-P5 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M5 versus Olympus E-P5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 against the E-P5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and E-P5 is 81 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and E-P5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged E-M5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.