Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic F5

Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic F5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and F5 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The E-M5 was announced 8 months earlier than the F5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M5 scores against the F5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic F5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 against the F5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and F5 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 and F5.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M5 will produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older E-M5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.