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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Released July 2011
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic FP5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was launched 7 months later than the FP5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-11 grades against the FP5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic FP5

 SZ-11 FP5 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus SZ-11

 FP5 SZ-11 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FP5

 SZ-11 FP5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 offers external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic FP5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-11 against the FP5.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and FP5 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and FP5.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SZ-11 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
Street photography with Panasonic FP5
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography information
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (260 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
great battery pack (260 CIPA)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
40
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
great battery pack (260 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
30
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FP5
 Olympus SZ-11Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-27 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $253 $199