Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FH6

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic FH6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and FH6 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-P5 was revealed 22 months after the FH6 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-P5 grades against the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 has external dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic FH6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P5 vs the FH6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and FH6 is 85 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and FH6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-P5 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-P5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.