Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic SZ10

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic SZ10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was revealed 15 months before the SZ10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-P5 grades against the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 provides exterior 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 SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P5 and the SZ10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and SZ10 is 85 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and SZ10.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The E-P5 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The older E-P5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.