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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-3
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic FH7, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and FH7 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-5 was revealed 7 months prior to the FH7 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-5 matches up against the FH7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic FH7

 E-5 FH7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus E-5

 FH7 E-5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2011Newer by 7 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FH7

 E-5 FH7 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 has got external dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-5 against the FH7.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and FH7 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and FH7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH7 will result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged E-5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography factors
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-5
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-5
Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
56
weather sealing
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
71
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
offers touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography details
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-5
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
64
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
comes with external microphone jack
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
34
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus E-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-03 2011-09-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic V+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 260 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Retail pricing $1,700 $149