Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic FZ200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was revealed 4 years earlier than the FZ200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-5010 scores vs the FZ200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 has outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 vs the FZ200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and FZ200 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and FZ200.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.