Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS7
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS7 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic FS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") feature different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-5010 was introduced very close to the FS7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the FS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FS7
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus FE-5010
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Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FS7
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Released | January 2009 | January 2009 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic FS7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 against the FS7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and FS7.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus FE-5010 will provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 139 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $130 | $160 |