Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic F5
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe XZ-10 was introduced within a month of the F5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the XZ-10 grades versus the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic F5
XZ-10 | F5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus XZ-10
F5 | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic F5
XZ-10 | F5 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2013 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic F5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-10 and the F5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and F5 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and F5.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic F5 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-30 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 240 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery form | 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 | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $428 | $100 |