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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FH1
(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").

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FH1

 FE-5010 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FH1 FE-5010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH1

 FE-5010 FH1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography features
Panasonic FH1 Street photography features
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (130g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography features
60
lighter than average in class (130g)
environment proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
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