Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic F5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic F5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and F5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The E-P5 was revealed 9 months after the F5 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-P5 scores against the F5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P5 against the F5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and F5 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and F5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-P5 will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher E-P5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.