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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic F5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was introduced 17 months prior to the F5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-11 scores vs the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic F5

 SZ-11 F5 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus SZ-11

 F5 SZ-11 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic F5

 SZ-11 F5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-11 vs the F5.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and F5 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and F5.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older SZ-11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography details
Panasonic F5 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than average (121g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography advice
Panasonic F5 Sports photography advice
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography advice
Panasonic F5 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than average (226g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average (121g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography information
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography information
40
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging details
Panasonic F5 Vlogging details
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic F5
 Olympus SZ-11Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-27 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 200 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $253 $100