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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched 5 years earlier than the FH10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-5010 matches up against the FH10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FH10

 FE-5010 FH10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FH10 FE-5010 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH10

 FE-5010 FH10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with exterior 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 FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the FH10.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and FH10 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and FH10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH10 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
Panasonic FH10 Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (103g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2013-01-07
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum 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 sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 130 grams (0.29 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $110