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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic ZS50

 FE-5010 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus FE-5010

 ZS50 FE-5010 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 73 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS50

 FE-5010 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (243g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competitors in class (243 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
MP count 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 highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS50
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (243 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS50
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 243 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $130 $350