Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic FZ1000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is fairly close but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and FZ1000 (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-P5 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the FZ1000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-P5 grades against the FZ1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 has external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has proportions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic FZ1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-P5 vs the FZ1000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and FZ1000 is 85 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and FZ1000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older E-P5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.