Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX700

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX700, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was released 6 months before the FX700 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 5010 grades against the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 enjoys external 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) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 5010 and the FX700.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and FX700.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.