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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH5 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 FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was introduced 24 months earlier than the FH5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-5010 grades vs the FH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FH5

 FE-5010 FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FH5 FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH5

 FE-5010 FH5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the FH5.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and FH5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and FH5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography features
Panasonic FH5 Street photography features
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (121g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competitors (130g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (121g)
features focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography highlights
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
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 - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $130 $169