Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Released September 2014
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL6
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Revealed July 2011
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL7 was manufactured 3 years after the LS5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL7 grades against the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic LS5
E-PL7 | LS5 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 38 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus E-PL7
LS5 | E-PL7 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic LS5
E-PL7 | LS5 |
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL7 versus the LS5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and LS5 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and LS5.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent E-PL7 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-09-01 | 2011-07-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.60 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 357g (0.79 lb) | 126g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 873 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 160 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | BLS-50 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $499 | $294 |