Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched 6 months earlier than the ZR1 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-5010 grades vs the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 has physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the ZR1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and ZR1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and ZR1.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.