Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP2 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 Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
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On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FP2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-5010 was revealed 12 months before the FP2 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-5010 grades vs the FP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FP2
| FE-5010 | FP2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus FE-5010
| FP2 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FP2
| FE-5010 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 features outside measurements 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 FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 against the FP2.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and FP2.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FP2 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130g (0.29 lbs) | 151g (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 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 | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $130 | $80 |