Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Launched January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS40
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS50
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic ZS45
FE-5010 | ZS45 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus FE-5010
ZS45 | FE-5010 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | January 2009 | More modern by 73 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS45
FE-5010 | ZS45 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS45 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lbs) | 249g (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 350 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $130 | $300 |