Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH7

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FH7, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the FH7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the 5010 grades against the FH7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 5010 and the FH7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and FH7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and FH7.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH7 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 5010 will be behind in sensor innovation.