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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G95 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Replaced the Panasonic G85
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic G95, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The FE-5010 was unveiled 11 years before the G95 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-5010 grades vs the G95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic G95

 FE-5010 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus FE-5010

 G95 FE-5010 
IntroducedApril 2019January 2009Fresher by 124 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kClearer screen (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic G95

 FE-5010 G95 

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 offers outside 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) whilst the Panasonic G95 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic G95 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the G95.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and G95 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and G95.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G95 will give you greater detail having an extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
Panasonic G95 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low battery (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Panasonic G95
60
lighter than competitors (130g)
environment proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery (290 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography features
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
low battery (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G95 Vlogging advice
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
79
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic G95
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-G90
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-07 2019-04-05
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
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 -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 536g (1.18 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $998