Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FZ28

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic FZ28, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and FZ28 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-M5 was brought out 3 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M5 grades vs the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 vs the FZ28.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and FZ28 is 81 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 and FZ28.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 will produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.