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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Old Model is Olympus E-3
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic SZ7, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and SZ7 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The E-5 was launched 11 months earlier than the SZ7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-5 matches up versus the SZ7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic SZ7

 E-5 SZ7 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Olympus E-5

 SZ7 E-5 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic SZ7

 E-5 SZ7 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 features outside dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic SZ7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-5 vs the SZ7.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and SZ7 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and SZ7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic SZ7 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older E-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-5
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography highlights
71
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography info
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography highlights
56
weather proof
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
70
lighter than average (133g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography details
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
low resolution (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging details
64
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
includes external microphone support
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic SZ7
 Olympus E-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-03 2012-01-09
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 23
Cross focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HyperCrystal transmissive LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 800g (1.76 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack 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/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
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