Clicky

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-3
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FP1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and FP1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The E-5 was brought out 14 months later than the FP1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-5 matches up against the FP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic FP1

 E-5 FP1 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus E-5

 FP1 E-5 

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FP1

 E-5 FP1 
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-5 offers exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FP1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-5 vs the FP1.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and FP1 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and FP1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The E-5 uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The newer E-5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-5
Street photography with Panasonic FP1
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
56
environment proof
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography information
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging features
64
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
does have mic port
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus E-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-03 2010-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
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 surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
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
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLM-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Retail pricing $1,700 $153