Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G2
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Announced July 2010
- Replaced the Panasonic G1
- Renewed by Panasonic G3
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The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic G2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is relatively similar but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-5010 was released 18 months earlier than the G2 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FE-5010 scores vs the G2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic G2
| FE-5010 | G2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus FE-5010
| G2 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic G2
| FE-5010 | G2 |
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 has physical measurements 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 G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 versus the G2.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and G2 is 96 and 72 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and G2.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The FE-5010 has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2010-07-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 428g (0.94 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 53 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 493 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $130 | $1,000 |