Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic LS5

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic LS5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was announced 2 years later than the LS5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-P5 matches up against the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P5 vs the LS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and LS5 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and LS5.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-P5 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent E-P5 should have an advantage in sensor tech.