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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic FP5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and FP5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1s was launched around the same time to the FP5 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-PL1s grades against the FP5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic FP5

 E-PL1s FP5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 FP5 E-PL1s 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FP5

 E-PL1s FP5 
LaunchedNovember 2010January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s has got physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic FP5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1s vs the FP5.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and FP5 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and FP5.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FP5 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography info
Panasonic FP5 Street photography info
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (260 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (290 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
good battery pack (260 CIPA)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
40
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
good battery pack (260 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
30
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FP5
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-11-16 2011-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Truepic V Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334g (0.74 lbs) 141g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 260 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $599 $199