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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 5010
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic FH25

 5010 FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus 5010

 FH25 5010 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FH25

 5010 FH25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

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

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography details
Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 5010
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 5010
Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
37
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called mju 5010 Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $180