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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 24 months before the FH2 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FH2

 FE-5010 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FH2 FE-5010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH2

 FE-5010 FH2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the FH2.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and FH2.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
Panasonic FH2 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (121g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography info
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (270 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
60
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition (121 grams)
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (270 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 - 270 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $149