Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic TS5
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Released April 2012
- Successor is Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Replaced the Panasonic TS4
- Replacement is Panasonic TS6
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very close but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-M5 was launched 14 months before the TS5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M5 matches up vs the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Panasonic TS5
E-M5 | TS5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 610k | 460k | Clearer display (+150k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus E-M5
TS5 | E-M5 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | April 2012 | Fresher by 14 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic TS5
E-M5 | TS5 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 has physical measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 vs the TS5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and TS5 is 81 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and TS5.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M5 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The older E-M5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-04-30 | 2013-07-12 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 610 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 425g (0.94 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 826 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 370 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $799 | $350 |