Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH25

Let's look closer at the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic FH25, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was released 12 months prior to the FH25 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 5010 grades against the FH25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 5010 vs the FH25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and FH25 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and FH25.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH25 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.