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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 5010
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic FH2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was launched 12 months before the FH2 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 5010 matches up vs the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic FH2

 5010 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus 5010

 FH2 5010 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FH2

 5010 FH2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 5010 compared to the FH2.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and FH2.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average (121 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (270 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery (270 per charge)
lighter than average (121 grams)
supports focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography features
37
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
great battery (270 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 5010
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also referred to as mju 5010 Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 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 resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 270 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $149