Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS50

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was manufactured 7 years prior to the ZS50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-5010 matches up against the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 vs the ZS50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and ZS50 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and ZS50.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.