Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic LS5

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic LS5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM1 was released 5 months later than the LS5 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-PM1 grades against the LS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PM1 and the LS5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and LS5 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and LS5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LS5 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.