Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX100 II
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Released August 2018
- Older Model is Panasonic LX100
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX100 II, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is very well matched but the 5010 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 5010 was brought out 9 years before the LX100 II and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 5010 scores vs the LX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX100 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic LX100 II
5010 | LX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus 5010
LX100 II | 5010 | |||
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Released | August 2018 | January 2010 | Fresher by 104 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer display (+1010k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic LX100 II
5010 | LX100 II | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX100 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 5010 and the LX100 II.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and LX100 II is 96 and 81 respectively.
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and LX100 II.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5010 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will give you greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 5010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II |
Also called as | mju 5010 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2018-08-22 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 17 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4736 x 3552 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,240 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1800 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) | 392 grams (0.86 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
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 life | - | 340 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $998 |