Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G5

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL5 was launched 3 months later than the G5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PL5 grades against the G5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL5 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL5 against the G5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL5 and G5 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and G5.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.