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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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 FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic FS12, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and FS12 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was released 4 years later than the FS12 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-P5 scores against the FS12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic FS12

 E-P5 FS12 
IntroducedOctober 2013April 2009Fresher by 55 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus E-P5

 FS12 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic FS12

 E-P5 FS12 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic FS12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-P5 against the FS12.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and FS12 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and FS12.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-P5 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher E-P5 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Street photography advice
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (420g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography factors
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
68
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than average in class (420 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (420 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic FS12
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-10-03 2009-04-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO 100) 6.30 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 Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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 420 grams (0.93 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $389 $228