Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic ZS5
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus FE-3010
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Launched | June 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic ZS5
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
See the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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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 |