Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
- Launched October 2013
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic SZ3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and SZ3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-P5 was unveiled 9 months after the SZ3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-P5 matches up against the SZ3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic SZ3
| E-P5 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2013 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 9 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Olympus E-P5
| SZ3 | E-P5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic SZ3
| E-P5 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys outside dimensions 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 SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic SZ3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-P5 vs the SZ3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and SZ3 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and SZ3.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-P5 offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The newer E-P5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-10-03 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| 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 area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 4.10 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 Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | - |
| 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 420 gr (0.93 pounds) | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 895 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | 250 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $389 | $150 |