Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF2
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Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe E-P5 was manufactured 4 years after the GF1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-P5 grades versus the GF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic GF1
| E-P5 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2013 |  | October 2009 | More modern by 49 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+577k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus E-P5
| GF1 | E-P5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GF1
| E-P5 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P5 compared to the GF1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and GF1 is 85 and 85 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and GF1.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus E-P5 to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher E-P5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-10-03 | 2009-10-14 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine HD |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/320s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 420 gr (0.93 pounds) | 385 gr (0.85 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 72 | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 895 | 513 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 380 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $389 | $400 |