Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FS12
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Replacement is Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
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The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic FS12, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and FS12 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M5 was unveiled 3 years after the FS12 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M5 matches up against the FS12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Panasonic FS12
| E-M5 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2012 |  | April 2009 | Newer by 37 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+380k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus E-M5
| FS12 | E-M5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic FS12
| E-M5 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic FS12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 against the FS12.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and FS12 is 81 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 and FS12.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M5 will produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2012-04-30 | 2009-04-17 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 610k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 425 grams (0.94 lbs) | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 71 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 826 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BLN-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $799 | $228 |
