Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
- Announced February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched July 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic ZR1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-5 was launched 19 months after the ZR1 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-5 grades versus the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic ZR1
E-5 | ZR1 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | July 2009 | More modern by 19 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
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 ZR1 over the Olympus E-5
ZR1 | E-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic ZR1
E-5 | ZR1 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 has got physical dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-5 versus the ZR1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and ZR1 is 58 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and ZR1.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The E-5 uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern E-5 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-02-03 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic V+ | Venus Engine V |
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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lb) | 158 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLM-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,700 | $280 |