Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1
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![Olympus FE-5010 front Olympus FE-5010 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-5010/Olympus-FE-5010-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH1/Panasonic-FH1-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The FE-5010 was announced 12 months prior to the FH1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-5010 scores versus the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FH1
FE-5010 | FH1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus FE-5010
FH1 | FE-5010 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH1
FE-5010 | FH1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 versus the FH1.
![Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-5010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and FH1 is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-5010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and FH1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images but you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-5010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-5010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lbs) | 163g (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $130 | $150 |