Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP5
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Announced January 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP5 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and FP5 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FP5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M1X was released 8 years after the FP5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M1X matches up against the FP5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic FP5
| E-M1X | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2019 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 99 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus E-M1X
| FP5 | E-M1X |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FP5
| E-M1X | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys exterior dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X compared to the FP5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and FP5 is 54 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and FP5.
All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1X will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2019-01-24 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Dual TruePic VIII | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 121 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
| Total lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.90 m |
| Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 997 grams (2.20 lb) | 141 grams (0.31 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 870 pictures | 260 pictures |
| Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 2 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $2,999 | $199 |