Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS35

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 6 years earlier than the ZS35 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-5010 grades against the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 against the ZS35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and ZS35 is 96 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and ZS35.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.