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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(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
Panasonic LX100 II
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 5010 LX100 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus 5010

 LX100 II 5010 
ReleasedAugust 2018January 2010Fresher by 104 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic LX100 II

 5010 LX100 II 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and LX100 II is 96 and 81 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100 II
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography factors
Panasonic LX100 II Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography information
Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
71
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (340 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 5010
Travel photography with Panasonic LX100 II
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
great battery power (340 shots)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count good (17MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography highlights
37
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
76
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
36
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic LX100 II
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
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