Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS42
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternate Name is mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Boost to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") come with different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 5010 was brought out 9 months later than the FS42 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 5010 matches up versus the FS42 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic FS42
| 5010 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | April 2009 | Fresher by 9 months |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Olympus 5010
| FS42 | 5010 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FS42
| 5010 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 features physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 5010 and the FS42.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and FS42 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and FS42.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5010 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus 5010 will show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent 5010 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
| Also referred to as | mju 5010 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2009-04-17 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) | 132 grams (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | Li-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $150 | $580 |
