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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Alternative Name is mju 5010
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was manufactured about the same time to the FP1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 5010 grades vs the FP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic FP1

 5010 FP1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus 5010

 FP1 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FP1

 5010 FP1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5010 compared to the FP1.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and FP1.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus 5010 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (151 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than others (151g)
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Also referred to as mju 5010 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 126 gr (0.28 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 ID 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $153