Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G5

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and G5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1s was released 20 months before the G5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PL1s scores vs the G5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic G5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL1s versus the G5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and G5 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and G5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic G5 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL1s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.