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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 5010
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic FX48, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was released 12 months after the FX48 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 5010 matches up against the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic FX48

 5010 FX48 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus 5010

 FX48 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FX48

 5010 FX48 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 comes with physical measurements 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 FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 5010 vs the FX48.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and FX48.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus 5010 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent 5010 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography features
Panasonic FX48 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 5010
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography features
37
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also Known as mju 5010 Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2009-01-27
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $325