Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus Stylus XZ-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Comparison of Olympus Stylus XZ-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 ×
Olympus Stylus XZ-2 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5Olympus Stylus XZ-2
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberG5XZ-2
Camera formatCompact System CameraMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120113
Width (mm)7148
Height (mm)8365
Weight (g)575357
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic G3-
SuccessorPanasonic G6-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.112
Sensor format4/31/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.943.32
Sensor width (mm)17.37.6
Sensor height (mm)135.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.751.92
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score-49
Dxo color depth score (bit)-20.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-11.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-216
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1744 x 1744(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2336 x 1560(3.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2336 x 1720(4.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.35
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) or MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch).MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), Linear PCM, 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
LensPanasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA OISi.Zuiko Digital ED; 11 elements in 8 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.006.00 - 24.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.12 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)3060
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 60
Filter thread (mm)52-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, PinpointContrast Detection: 35-area multiple AF (All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensorOptional VF-2 or VF-3 external EVF
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.7-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.4-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000920,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)160100
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; in 1/3 EV stepsAUTO ISO 100 - 12800 (customizable, Default 100-1600) Manual ISO 100 - 12800, 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • lamp
  • one-touch
  • shade
  • underwater auto
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/2000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot324-zone Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesClear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct SceneryScene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait,Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Multiple Exposure
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
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • 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)8-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN=10.5 (ISO 160, m)ISO 1600: W:0.6 to 11.1m / T:0.6 to 8.5m
Max flash sync (s)1/160-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
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-
  • optional rm-uc1 remote cable
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
  • remote jack
  • accessory port
  • dedicated multi-connector (usb/av/remote)
  • micro hdmi type-d
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.451.21
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.441.27
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)87
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.62
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.35
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)184
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-5
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)-3
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-4.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)-3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.190.12
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.080.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.470.18
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.03
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.191s-
Startup time (s)1.31.8
Play -> record time (s)0.61.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.83.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310310
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary Li-90B
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1200 mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Li-90B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio 8.2 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black, white, or silver in various kit options.3-inch 920K-dot tilting touchscreen LCD, Full HD movies, hybrid control ring, HDR backlit correction



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