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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL7 was manufactured 3 years after the LS5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL7 grades against the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic LS5

 E-PL7 LS5 
RevealedSeptember 2014July 2011More modern by 38 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus E-PL7

 LS5 E-PL7 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic LS5

 E-PL7 LS5 

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL7 versus the LS5.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and LS5 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and LS5.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent E-PL7 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Street photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Street photography advice
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
85
supports touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
65
lighter than average in class (126g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging info
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging info
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic LS5
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-01 2011-07-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357g (0.79 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 873 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 160 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model BLS-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $499 $294