Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS45

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS45, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was revealed 7 years before the ZS45 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 against the ZS45.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and ZS45 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and ZS45.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.