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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 5010
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX75, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was manufactured 4 months prior to the FX75 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 5010 scores against the FX75 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic FX75

 5010 FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus 5010

 FX75 5010 
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Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FX75

 5010 FX75 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 enjoys 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 FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX75 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 5010 against the FX75.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and FX75 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and FX75.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 5010
Street photography with Panasonic FX75
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography info
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
comes with touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Alternate name mju 5010 Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-06-01
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $139