Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FP5
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic FP5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and FP5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL3 was introduced 9 months later than the FP5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PL3 scores against the FP5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FP5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Panasonic FP5
E-PL3 | FP5 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | January 2011 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus E-PL3
FP5 | E-PL3 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic FP5
E-PL3 | FP5 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL3 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic FP5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL3 vs the FP5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and FP5 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and FP5.
All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL3 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FP5 will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-PL3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-09-20 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic VI | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.90 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 pounds) | 141g (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 260 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $399 | $199 |