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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched 4 years before the FH6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-5010 scores versus the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FH6

 FE-5010 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FH6 FE-5010 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH6

 FE-5010 FH6 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 has got outside 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 FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 versus the FH6.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and FH6 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and FH6.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH6 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery power (280 shots)
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 280 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $129