Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS10

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.