Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
- Older Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic SZ8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and SZ8 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-P5 was manufactured 3 months prior to the SZ8 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-P5 scores versus the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic SZ8
E-P5 | SZ8 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Olympus E-P5
SZ8 | E-P5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic SZ8
E-P5 | SZ8 | |||
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Launched | October 2013 | January 2014 | Similar generation | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P5 against the SZ8.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and SZ8 is 85 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and SZ8.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The E-P5 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 420g (0.93 pounds) | 159g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 photos | 200 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $389 | $275 |