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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-3
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic FP3, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly close but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and FP3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was launched 14 months later than the FP3 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-5 grades vs the FP3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic FP3

 E-5 FP3 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus E-5

 FP3 E-5 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FP3

 E-5 FP3 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 provides physical dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic FP3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-5 versus the FP3.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and FP3 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and FP3.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FP3 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography information
Panasonic FP3 Street photography information
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography information
56
weather sealing
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
60
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (155g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography advice
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging advice
64
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
comes with external microphone port
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (155g)
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus E-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-03 2010-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V+ Venus Engine IV
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
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 9
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
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 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 photographs -
Style of battery 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
Launch cost $1,700 $182