Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very similar but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and F5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-5 was released 23 months prior to the F5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-5 matches up versus the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic F5
E-5 | F5 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus E-5
F5 | E-5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic F5
E-5 | F5 | |||
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Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 features exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-5 compared to the F5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and F5 is 58 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and F5.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic F5 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged E-5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-02-03 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | 5.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 519 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 photos | 250 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLM-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,700 | $100 |