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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 24 months before the ZS10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FE-5010 matches up against the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic ZS10

 FE-5010 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus FE-5010

 ZS10 FE-5010 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS10

 FE-5010 ZS10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 vs the ZS10.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and ZS10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS10 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (130g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
environment proof
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
features touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $350