Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic L1
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic L1 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
- Launched April 2007

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic L1 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic L1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

The FE-5010 was released 22 months later than the L1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-5010 scores against the L1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic L1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic L1
FE-5010 | L1 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | April 2007 | More recent by 22 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 207k | Crisper display (+23k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Olympus FE-5010
L1 | FE-5010 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic L1
FE-5010 | L1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has sizing of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic L1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 versus the L1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and L1 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and L1.
As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-5010 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus FE-5010 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher FE-5010 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2007-04-11 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12MP | 7MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3136 x 2352 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 207k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 lb) | 606 grams (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $130 | $1,500 |