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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 5010
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was brought out 9 months after the FS12 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 5010 matches up versus the FS12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic FS12

 5010 FS12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010April 2009More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus 5010

 FS12 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FS12

 5010 FS12 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 has got outside 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 FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 5010 against the FS12.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and FS12.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 5010 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 5010 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS12
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 5010
Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography factors
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography information
37
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging features
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FS12
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Also referred to as mju 5010 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.28 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $228