Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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.
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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic 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 |