Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic GH5S

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic GH5S, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and GH5S (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL5 was launched 6 years earlier than the GH5S which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL5 matches up vs the GH5S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL5 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic GH5S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL5 compared to the GH5S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and GH5S is 88 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and GH5S.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus E-PL5 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-PL5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.