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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS80 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched 10 years earlier than the ZS80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FE-5010 scores vs the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
 ZS80 FE-5010 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2009More modern by 110 months
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-5010 vs the ZS80.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and ZS80 is 96 and 86 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and ZS80.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
20
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
54
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography features
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than average in class (130g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
75
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography features
33
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
61
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
60
 lighter than average in class (130g)
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 no Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
79
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
31
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
62
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging features
28
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (130g)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 no external mic port
73
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have mic socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
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/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 327 gr (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 images
Style 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) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $448