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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ150 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ150, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 4 years earlier than the FZ150 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-5010 grades against the FZ150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FZ150

 FE-5010 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FZ150 FE-5010 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2009Fresher by 39 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FZ150

 FE-5010 FZ150 
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 and the FZ150.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and FZ150 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and FZ150.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography information
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (410 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competitors (130g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
great battery power (410 CIPA)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (528g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography features
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
62
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (528 grams)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FZ150
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2012-04-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 130g (0.29 pounds) 528g (1.16 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $499