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Comparison of Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 ×
Olympus E-5 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF5Olympus E-5
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberGF5E-5
Camera formatCompact System CameraPro SLR
Release year (year)20122010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)108143
Width (mm)3775
Height (mm)67117
Weight (g)364892
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GF3-
SuccessorPanasonic GF6-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.3
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)224.9224.9
Sensor width (mm)17.317.3
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.334.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6156
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.421.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.610.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)618519
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1440 x 1440(2.1 mp 1:1)
  • 1504 x 1504(2.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 904(1.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4032 x 3024(12.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)45
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsFour Thirds
LensPanasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S.-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.00-
Zoom ratio (x)3-
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)20-
Filter thread (mm)37-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, PinpointTTL Phase Detect: 11-point, all cross-type; Contrast Detect (Live View): 11-area, face detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, ~1.15x mag., ~20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.58
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-1.15
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1614
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)160100
Iso settingsAuto, 160-6400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to 12800; Intelligent ISOAuto (200 - 6400, customizable), 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • customized wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb (4 settings)
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/8000 - 60
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (2% with Highlight/Shadow mode)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Guide: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's FaceUnderwater program AE
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • 1/16
  • 1/64)
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual (1/4
  • off.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)513
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN 6.3 (ISO 160, m)Depends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/250
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Hot Shoe, PC sync socket
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Other memoryCompatible with UHS-I standard-
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • rm-1 ir or rm-cb1 cable
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • cable remote
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi (type-c) output
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.45-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.42-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)4-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)45
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.18-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.41-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area = 0.189s-
Startup time (s)1.4-
Play -> record time (s)0.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-870
Battery form factorProprietary 7.2v 940mAhProprietary BLM-5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLM-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio 8.2 ae
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
  • olympus software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNewly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus EngineSensor-shift Image Stabilization, Hi-res 921Kdot Articulating LCD, 720p movies, HDMI output



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