Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5 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
- Introduced October 2013
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Released July 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-P5 was released 3 months after the TS5 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the E-P5 grades versus the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic TS5
E-P5 | TS5 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper screen (+577k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus E-P5
TS5 | E-P5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic TS5
E-P5 | TS5 | |||
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Released | October 2013 | July 2013 | Same age | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys exterior measurements 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 TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P5 vs the TS5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and TS5 is 85 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and TS5.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-10-03 | 2013-07-12 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 420 gr (0.93 lb) | 214 gr (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 370 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BCM13 |
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 |
Retail cost | $389 | $350 |