Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S5

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic S5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and S5 (24MP) and the 7000 (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7000 was revealed 12 years earlier than the S5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 7000 scores against the S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 7000 and the S5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and S5 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and S5.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 7000 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic S5 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.