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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5010 was launched 24 months earlier than the FH27 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-5010 scores against the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FH27

 FE-5010 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FH27 FE-5010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH27

 FE-5010 FH27 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic FH27 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 depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the FH27.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and FH27 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and FH27.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
Panasonic FH27 Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $229