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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-3
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FP7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was released within a month of the FP7 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-5 matches up against the FP7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic FP7

 E-5 FP7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus E-5

 FP7 E-5 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FP7

 E-5 FP7 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 provides outer dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FP7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-5 against the FP7.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and FP7 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and FP7.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FP7 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-5
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-5
Street photography with Panasonic FP7
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography highlights
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (240 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography information
56
environment proof
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
63
great battery (240 CIPA)
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (147g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
resolution not great (12MP)
no Timelapse recording
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
64
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
does have external microphone port
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
29
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (147g)
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus E-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-03 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 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
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology HyperCrystal transmissive LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Form 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
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $1,700 $227