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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

The following is a complete review of the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic S1R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and S1R (47MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FE-5010 was launched 11 years before the S1R which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the S1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic S1R

 FE-5010 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus FE-5010

 S1R FE-5010 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2009Newer by 122 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
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 S1R

 FE-5010 S1R 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic S1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 against the S1R.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and S1R is 96 and 54 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and S1R.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-5010 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
87
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
MP count great (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography info
Panasonic S1R Travel photography info
60
lighter than competition (130g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count great (47MP)
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1R Vlogging info
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
32
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-07 2019-02-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 47MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3.2"
Display resolution 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320 seconds
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 1020 gr (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 score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) -
Storage slots 1 Dual
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