Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP5
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Launched December 2012
(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
- Released January 2011
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP5 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic FP5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and FP5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe XZ-2 iHS was released 24 months later than the FP5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up vs the FP5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Panasonic FP5
XZ-2 iHS | FP5 | |||
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Released | December 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
FP5 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic FP5
XZ-2 iHS | FP5 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic FP5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS versus the FP5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and FP5 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and FP5.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FP5 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer XZ-2 iHS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-12-18 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
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 | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 346g (0.76 lbs) | 141g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $450 | $199 |