Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH2

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

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.

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

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.