Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic LZ30

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic LZ30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was released 9 months after the LZ30 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-P5 grades against the LZ30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 comes with outside measurements 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 LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic LZ30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-P5 compared to the LZ30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and LZ30 is 85 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and LZ30.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The E-P5 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The younger E-P5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.