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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was manufactured 3 years prior to the FX90 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-5010 grades versus the FX90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FX90

 FE-5010 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FX90 FE-5010 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FX90

 FE-5010 FX90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 versus the FX90.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and FX90 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and FX90.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (130g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 life - 200 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $227