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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP2 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 5010
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was unveiled around the same time to the FP2 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 5010 matches up versus the FP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic FP2

 5010 FP2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus 5010

 FP2 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FP2

 5010 FP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5010 compared to the FP2.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and FP2.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (151g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography highlights
37
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 5010
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Otherwise known as mju 5010 -
Type 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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $80