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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 II
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic F5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and F5 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-M10 was released 15 months later than the F5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M10 scores against the F5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic F5

 E-M10 F5 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2013More recent by 15 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus E-M10

 F5 E-M10 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic F5

 E-M10 F5 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic F5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 versus the F5.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and F5 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and F5.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M10 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer E-M10 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Street photography highlights
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others (396g)
56
lighter than others (121g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic F5 Sports photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect AF
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic F5 Travel photography advice
67
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than others (396 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others (121 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
33
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic F5 Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (396 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic F5
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-03-18 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 81 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO100) 5.70 m
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $600 $100