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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 5010
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was brought out 12 months earlier than the FP5 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the 5010 scores against the FP5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic FP5

 5010 FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus 5010

 FP5 5010 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FP5

 5010 FP5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 offers physical dimensions 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 FP5 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FP5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 5010 versus the FP5.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and FP5.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged 5010 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography features
Panasonic FP5 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (260 shots)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography details
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
better than average battery life (260 CIPA)
has touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
37
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
better than average battery life (260 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
30
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FP5
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Also called mju 5010 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life - 260 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $199