Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FH3

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FH3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and FH3 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was released 3 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-P5 scores vs the FH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FH3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P5 compared to the FH3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and FH3 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and FH3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-P5 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer E-P5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.