Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GH5S

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GH5S, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is relatively well matched but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the GH5S and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-3010 matches up against the GH5S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic GH5S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-3010 versus the GH5S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and GH5S is 97 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and GH5S.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus FE-3010 will give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.