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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched 4 years before the SZ7 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-5010 grades versus the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic SZ7

 FE-5010 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Olympus FE-5010

 SZ7 FE-5010 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic SZ7

 FE-5010 SZ7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-5010 versus the SZ7.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and SZ7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and SZ7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography features
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competition (130g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic SZ7
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $199