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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LS5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 3 years before the LS5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FE-3010 grades versus the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic LS5

 FE-3010 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus FE-3010

 LS5 FE-3010 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic LS5

 FE-3010 LS5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 features external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the LS5.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and LS5 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and LS5.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic LS5 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition (126g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (160 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
31
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
36
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging information
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging information
28
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
32
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic LS5
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2011-07-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $140 $294