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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched 17 months before the FX75 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FE-5010 scores against the FX75 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FX75

 FE-5010 FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FX75 FE-5010 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 17 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FX75

 FE-5010 FX75 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 has exterior 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 FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FX75 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FE-5010 against the FX75.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and FX75 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and FX75.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX75 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average (130g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than average (130g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
31
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 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
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $139