Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH2
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH2
| FE-5010 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact 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.
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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic 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 |