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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic FP5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was introduced 2 months later than the FP5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-10 scores against the FP5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic FP5

 SZ-10 FP5 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus SZ-10

 FP5 SZ-10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FP5

 SZ-10 FP5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 vs the FP5.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and FP5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and FP5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography information
Panasonic FP5 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography information
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (260 per charge)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography information
65
lighter than others in class (215g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
better than average battery life (260 shots)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (260 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FP5
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 215g (0.47 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 220 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $199