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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was introduced very close to the FZ28 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-5010 scores versus the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FZ28

 FE-5010 FZ28 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FZ28 FE-5010 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FZ28

 FE-5010 FZ28 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the FZ28.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and FZ28.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus FE-5010 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (130g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competitors (130g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-01-15
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 lb) 417 gr (0.92 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $599