Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS12

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

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.

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

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.