Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-12
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Released October 2013
- Previous Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released January 2012
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus SZ-12, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and SZ-12 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-P5 was announced 22 months later than the SZ-12 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-P5 grades versus the SZ-12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus SZ-12
E-P5 | SZ-12 | |||
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Released | October 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Olympus E-P5
SZ-12 | E-P5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus SZ-12
E-P5 | SZ-12 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus SZ-12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-P5 and the SZ-12.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and SZ-12 is 85 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and SZ-12.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-P5 will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher E-P5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus SZ-12 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-10-03 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/320 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 420g (0.93 lb) | 226g (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 895 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 220 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $389 | $350 |