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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(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
Panasonic TS5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic TS5

 E-P5 TS5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus E-P5

 TS5 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic TS5

 E-P5 TS5 
ReleasedOctober 2013July 2013Same age
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
32
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P5
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others in class (420g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography info
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography highlights
68
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than others in class (420g)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
good battery power (370 per charge)
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
52
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
good battery power (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
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touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than others in class (420 grams)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic TS5
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
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