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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS5 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 ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic ZS5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 17 months before the ZS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-3010 matches up against the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic ZS5

 FE-3010 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus FE-3010

 ZS5 FE-3010 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS5

 FE-3010 ZS5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 versus the ZS5.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and ZS5 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and ZS5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (214g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
31
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS5
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 grams (0.24 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $140 $300