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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P3
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic FP3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and FP3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was revealed 3 years after the FP3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-P5 scores versus the FP3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic FP3

 E-P5 FP3 
RevealedOctober 2013January 2010Newer by 46 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus E-P5

 FP3 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic FP3

 E-P5 FP3 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic FP3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P5 compared to the FP3.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and FP3 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and FP3.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-P5 will give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher E-P5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
71
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Street photography advice
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others in class (420g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography features
68
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than others in class (420 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
60
has touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (420 grams)
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-10-03 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO 100) 4.90 m
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, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 420g (0.93 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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