Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP3
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Olympus E-3
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic FP3
E-5 | FP3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus E-5
FP3 | E-5 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FP3
E-5 | FP3 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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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 |