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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1H 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic S1H, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-5010 was brought out 11 years before the S1H which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-5010 matches up against the S1H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic S1H

 FE-5010 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus FE-5010

 S1H FE-5010 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2009More modern by 129 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kSharper display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic S1H

 FE-5010 S1H 

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic S1H in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 vs the S1H.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and S1H is 96 and 52 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and S1H.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic S1H will give greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
85
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Panasonic S1H
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (130g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1H Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery power (400 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1H Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competition (130g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (400 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography factors
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
low battery power (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
includes microphone socket
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-07 2019-08-28
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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/320s
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) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 5952x3988
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 1052 gr (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
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
Battery life - 400 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Two
Price at launch $130 $3,998