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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
33

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was manufactured 17 months before the ZS5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-5010 scores vs the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
 ZS5 FE-5010 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 17 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 FE-5010 ZS5 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 offers outer 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) and the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the ZS5.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and ZS5 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and ZS5.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to factor the release date  of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
20
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
27
 comes with face detection focus
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than competitors (130g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography advice
33
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography factors
60
 lighter than competitors (130 grams)
 weather proof
 flash built-in
 lack of Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
 lighter than competition in class (214g)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography information
31
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
33
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
28
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (130 grams)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of mic jack
31
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (214g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS5
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $300