Prices: |
|
|
Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
|
Manufacturer website
|
Predecessor: |
|
|
Successor: |
|
Panasonic TS6
TS5 vs TS6
|
Model Number: |
SZ-12 |
TS5 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
SZ-14 |
FT5 |
Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$199.99 |
$399.99 |
Street Price: |
$127.85 |
$249.00 |
Date Available: |
2012-03-15 |
2013-03-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
7.6 oz
(216 g)
|
7.5 oz
(213 g)
includes batteries
|
Size: |
4.2 x
2.7 x
1.6 in.
(107 x
69 x
40 mm)
|
4.3 x
2.7 x
1.1 in.
(109 x
67 x
29 mm)
|
Waterproof: |
No |
Yes |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
43.00 feet (13 meters)
|
|
Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
|
|
Effective Megapixels: |
14.0 |
16.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
1/2.33 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.44 microns |
1.33 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
|
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
|
|
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
|
|
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
|
|
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
|
|
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
|
|
Image Resolution: |
4288 x 3216
(13.8 MP,
4:3), 4288 x 2416
(10.4 MP,
Other), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1280 x 960
(1.2 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3456 x 3456
(11.9 MP,
1:1), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2056
(7.5 MP,
Other), 2736 x 2736
(7.5 MP,
1:1), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1712
(4.4 MP,
3:2), 2560 x 1440
(3.7 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1920
(3.7 MP,
1:1), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1), 1280 x 960
(1.2 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, .MPO |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
0.9 |
10.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
320x240 (30p)
|
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
|
Movie File Format: |
MP4 (MPEG-4) |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
|
|
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
|
Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Olympus lens; 11 Lenses in 10 Groups, 3/6 Aspherical |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 10 elements in 8 groups, 5 Aspherical, 1 ED element |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
25 -
600mm
|
28 -
128mm
|
Focal Length (actual): |
4.5 -
108mm
|
4.9 -
22.8mm
|
Zoom Ratio: |
24.00x |
4.60x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.0 or 8.7 (wide) / f/6.9 or 20 (tele) |
f/3.3 or 10 (W) / f/5.9 or 18 (T), 2-Step |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
|
30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
|
Macro Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity
1.2 in to Infinity
|
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
|
Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
CCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking |
Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
No |
No |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
|
No / LCD
|
Viewfinder Type: |
|
|
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
|
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
|
|
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
|
|
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
|
460,800 dots
(153,600 px)
|
Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
|
Top Deck Display: |
|
No |
|
Maximum ISO (native): |
|
3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
|
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, One-touch |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/1700 - 4 sec |
1/1300 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
Metering Modes: |
Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering |
Intelligent Multiple |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
No |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Scene Modes [Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire Works, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Pet (Cat), Pet (Dog)], Magic Filters [Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish Eye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Water Color, Reflection, Miniature], In-Camera Panorama, PC Panorama, 3D Image Capture |
Sports, Snow, Beach&Snorkeling, Advanced Underwater, Panorama Shot; Scene modes: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Starry Sky, Glass Through, 3D Photo; Creative Control modes: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color |
Self Timer: |
2, 12, Pet auto-shutter seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
|
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
0.3 - 5.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
Max Flash Sync: |
|
|
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
|
|
External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
|
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
|
No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
|
|
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
|
|
Movie File Format: |
MP4 (MPEG-4) |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
Included Memory: |
0.0 MB |
15.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
|
Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired |
Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output), HDMI Type-D |
Micro (Type D) HDMI |
|
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
|
0.68 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
|
|
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
|
|
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
|
|
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
|
|
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
0.9 |
10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
18 |
7 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
|
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
|
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
|
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
|
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
|
0.28 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
0.38 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
|
|
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
|
|
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
|
0.010 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
|
|
Startup Time: |
|
2.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
|
|
Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
2.8 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
220 shots |
370 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
|
Battery Life, Video: |
|
|
Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LI-50B |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
3.6V, 940mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
|
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
|
No |
Included Software: |
OLYMPUS [ib] and Olympus Viewer 2 |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.1 PE, Adobe Reader |
OS Compatibility: |
|
|
Notes & Features: |
Dual Image Stabilization, HD Video, Magic Art Filters, 3D Image Capture. Available in black, silver and red. |
Optical Image Stabilization, Waterproof (down to 43 feet), shockproof (from a height of 6.6 feet), freeze proof (down to 14F), and pressure resistant (to 220 lbs), Full HD 60p movies, built-in GPS, built-in Wi-Fi. Available in orange, blue, silver or black. |