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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FE-5010 was revealed 11 years prior to the S1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FE-5010 grades versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic S1

 FE-5010 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus FE-5010

 S1 FE-5010 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2009More modern by 122 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic S1

 FE-5010 S1 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 vs the S1.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and S1 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and S1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic S1 will give you greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (130g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
bad battery pack (380 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
60
lighter than average (130g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery pack (380 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,021g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (1,021g)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-07 2019-02-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 1021 grams (2.25 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3333
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) -
Card slots 1 Two
Price at release $130 $2,498