Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic FP3

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic FP3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and FP3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL5 was manufactured 2 years later than the FP3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PL5 matches up vs the FP3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL5 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL5 versus the FP3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and FP3 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and FP3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL5 will show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger E-PL5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.