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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic G3
  • Replacement is Panasonic G6
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and G5 (16MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-5010 was introduced 4 years earlier than the G5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-5010 scores versus the G5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic G5

 FE-5010 G5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Olympus FE-5010

 G5 FE-5010 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2009Fresher by 42 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic G5

 FE-5010 G5 

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 offers outside 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 G5 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 and the G5.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and G5 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and G5.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic G5 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
Panasonic G5 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others (130 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
Panasonic G5 Sports photography features
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
Panasonic G5 Travel photography features
60
lighter than others (130g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography info
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
Panasonic G5 Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
62
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (396g)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic G5
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-07 2012-07-17
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 396 grams (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $699