Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS25

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic FS25, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was brought out 12 months later than the FS25 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 5010 grades against the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 comes with outside 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) while the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5010 against the FS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and FS25.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 5010 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer 5010 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.