Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LS5

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LS5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was revealed 23 months later than the LS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-PM2 grades versus the LS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PM2 vs the LS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and LS5 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and LS5.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher E-PM2 provides an edge in sensor tech.