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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 5010
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was unveiled 12 months later than the FS15 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 5010 scores versus the FS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic FS15

 5010 FS15 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus 5010

 FS15 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FS15

 5010 FS15 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 5010 and the FS15.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and FS15.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 5010 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent 5010 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 5010
Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography details
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
37
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Also Known as mju 5010 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $180