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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic XS1 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 XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 5 years before the XS1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-5010 scores against the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic XS1

 FE-5010 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus FE-5010

 XS1 FE-5010 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic XS1

 FE-5010 XS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys 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) while the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 against the XS1.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and XS1 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and XS1.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic XS1 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
Panasonic XS1 Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competition in class (130g)
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (103 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 - 260 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $130