Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic GM5

Here is a complete review of the Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic GM5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is fairly close but the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-12 was introduced 3 years prior to the GM5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-12 grades vs the GM5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 offers external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-12 versus the GM5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and GM5 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and GM5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-12 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GM5 will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SZ-12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.