Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2011
- Old Model is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic ZS5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and ZS5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-5 was manufactured 8 months after the ZS5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-5 grades versus the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic ZS5
E-5 | ZS5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | June 2010 | More modern by 8 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus E-5
ZS5 | E-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic ZS5
E-5 | ZS5 | |||
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Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 offers external measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-5 vs the ZS5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and ZS5 is 58 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and ZS5.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The E-5 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The newer E-5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-02-03 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V+ | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 style | 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/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Retail cost | $1,700 | $300 |