Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Replaced the Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Announced February 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF1
- Updated by Panasonic GF3
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic GF2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-5 was released at a similar time to the GF2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-5 matches up against the GF2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic GF2
E-5 | GF2 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Olympus E-5
GF2 | E-5 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic GF2
E-5 | GF2 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | February 2011 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 enjoys 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 GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic GF2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-5 and the GF2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and GF2 is 58 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and GF2.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account.
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-02-03 | 2011-02-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V+ | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Cross focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 pounds) | 310g (0.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | 519 | 506 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 pictures | 300 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLM-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,700 | $330 |