Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FS12
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic FS12, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and FS12 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-5 was introduced 22 months later than the FS12 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-5 scores vs the FS12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic FS12
E-5 | FS12 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | April 2009 | More recent by 22 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus E-5
FS12 | E-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FS12
E-5 | FS12 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 offers outside measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic FS12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-5 versus the FS12.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and FS12 is 58 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and FS12.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The E-5 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The more modern E-5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-02-03 | 2009-04-17 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V+ | - |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lb) | 129 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLM-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Retail price | $1,700 | $228 |