Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FP7

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was launched 12 months prior to the FP7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 5010 matches up against the FP7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 has got outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 5010 against the FP7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and FP7.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.