Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FP3
85 Imaging
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76 Overall
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25 Overall
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic FP3
E-P5 | FP3 | |||
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Revealed | October 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 46 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus E-P5
FP3 | E-P5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic FP3
E-P5 | FP3 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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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 |
Retail pricing | $389 | $182 |