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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 referred to as mju 5010
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic FH27, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was manufactured 12 months before the FH27 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the 5010 scores versus the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic FH27

 5010 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus 5010

 FH27 5010 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FH27

 5010 FH27 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 enjoys physical 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 FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 5010 and the FH27.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and FH27 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and FH27.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography features
Panasonic FH27 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 5010
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
37
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Also referred to as mju 5010 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Pricing at release $150 $229