Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LS5

Here is a extended review of the Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LS5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was brought out 24 months earlier than the LS5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-P1 grades vs the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 comes with outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P1 against the LS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and LS5 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and LS5.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LS5 will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.