Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS30

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic ZS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was revealed 5 years prior to the ZS30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-5010 grades vs the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 versus the ZS30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and ZS30 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and ZS30.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS30 to show greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.