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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was brought out 18 months earlier than the FX700 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the FX700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FX700

 FE-5010 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FX700 FE-5010 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FX700

 FE-5010 FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys physical 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) and the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 against the FX700.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and FX700.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography features
Panasonic FX700 Street photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (130 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competition (130 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography information
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 176 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $399