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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released at a similar time to the FS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-5010 scores against the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FS25

 FE-5010 FS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FS25 FE-5010 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FS25

 FE-5010 FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the FS25.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and FS25.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
Panasonic FS25 Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography details
60
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $130 $230