Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G10
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Released August 2010
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G10 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic G10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe FE-5010 was released 19 months prior to the G10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-5010 scores versus the G10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic G10
FE-5010 | G10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus FE-5010
G10 | FE-5010 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 19 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic G10
FE-5010 | G10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic G10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the G10.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and G10 is 96 and 72 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and G10.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The FE-5010 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2010-08-09 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 130g (0.29 lb) | 388g (0.86 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $130 | $550 |