Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Released August 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P2
- Later Model is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Revealed July 2012
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Following is a extended overview of the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic SZ5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and SZ5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-P3 was launched 11 months prior to the SZ5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-P3 matches up against the SZ5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Panasonic SZ5
| E-P3 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Olympus E-P3
| SZ5 | E-P3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2012 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic SZ5
| E-P3 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P3 has got outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P3 and the SZ5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and SZ5 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and SZ5.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P3 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ5 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-P3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-08-17 | 2012-07-18 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VI | - |
| 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 369 grams (0.81 pounds) | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 51 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $195 |
