Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic TS3
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Introduced February 2011
- Old Model is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
- Later Model is Panasonic TS4
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic TS3, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very similar but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-5 was introduced 6 months earlier than the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-5 matches up versus the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic TS3
E-5 | TS3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus E-5
TS3 | E-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic TS3
E-5 | TS3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | August 2011 | Similar age | |
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 comes with exterior 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 TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-5 versus Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-5 and the TS3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and TS3 is 58 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and TS3.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same MP but different sensor measurements. The E-5 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier.
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-02-03 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic V+ | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 4.0 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, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lb) | 197 grams (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 shots | 310 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLM-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Price at release | $1,700 | $380 |