Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FX75

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic FX75, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and FX75 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was launched 3 years after the FX75 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-P5 scores versus the FX75 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic FX75 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P5 against the FX75.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and FX75 is 85 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and FX75.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-P5 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-P5 will have an edge in sensor technology.