Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic LZ20

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic LZ20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is fairly close but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was manufactured 15 months after the LZ20 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 LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-P5 grades against the LZ20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 has got 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 LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic LZ20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-P5 compared to the LZ20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and LZ20 is 85 and 71 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and LZ20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The E-P5 offers the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The more recent E-P5 provides an edge in sensor tech.