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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FP7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 24 months before the FP7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-5010 scores vs the FP7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FP7

 FE-5010 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FP7 FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FP7

 FE-5010 FP7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FP7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-5010 vs the FP7.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and FP7.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (240 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
great battery life (240 per charge)
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
29
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
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 per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m
Flash settings 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 (24 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 240 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Cost at release $130 $227