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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(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
Panasonic F5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic F5

 E-5 F5 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus E-5

 F5 E-5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic F5

 E-5 F5 
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).

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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.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-5
Street photography with Panasonic F5
71
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
56
lighter than competitors (121g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic F5 Sports photography advice
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Travel photography highlights
56
weather proof
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
68
lighter than competitors (121g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-5
Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-5
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
64
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
does have external mic support
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic F5
 Olympus E-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
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