Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic TS5
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic TS5 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
- Announced August 2011
- Older Model is Olympus E-P2
- Replacement is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced July 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
- Replacement is Panasonic TS6
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic TS5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-P3 was announced 23 months prior to the TS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-P3 matches up versus the TS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Panasonic TS5
E-P3 | TS5 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus E-P3
TS5 | E-P3 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | August 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic TS5
E-P3 | TS5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P3 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-P3 and the TS5.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and TS5 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and TS5.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P3 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS5 will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-P3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-08-17 | 2013-07-12 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 614k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 369 gr (0.81 lbs) | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 370 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $350 |