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
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview
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).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic GF1
E-P5 | GF1 | |||
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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 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GF1
E-P5 | GF1 | |||
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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.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
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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 |