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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic ZR1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZR1

		

		

			
 FE-5010 ZR1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and ZR1 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
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 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
21
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than others (130g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
33
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
60
 lighter than others (130g)
 weather proof
 flash built-in
 does not have Timelapse function
 MP count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography highlights
31
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
32
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging advice
28
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (130 grams)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have microphone support
28
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $280