Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic LZ30

Lets look much closer at the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic LZ30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 5 years prior to the LZ30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-5010 grades against the LZ30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 has external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 vs the LZ30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and LZ30 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and LZ30.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.