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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5010 was released 3 years earlier than the ZS7 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic ZS7

 FE-5010 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus FE-5010

 ZS7 FE-5010 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS7

 FE-5010 ZS7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 features exterior 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 ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 against the ZS7.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and ZS7 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and ZS7.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography highlights
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
60
lighter than average (130g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (218g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS7
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" 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 model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $350