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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 5010
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was released very close to the FP3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 5010 matches up vs the FP3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic FP3

 5010 FP3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus 5010

 FP3 5010 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FP3

 5010 FP3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5010 compared to the FP3.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and FP3.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
offers touch focus
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 5010
Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Other name mju 5010 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 155g (0.34 pounds)
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 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 model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $182