Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ35

Below, we are comparing the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic FZ35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 18 months prior to the FZ35 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-5010 matches up against the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 features physical dimensions 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 FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic FZ35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 against the FZ35.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and FZ35 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and FZ35.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.