Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX78
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also Known as mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic FX78, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 5010 was introduced 12 months before the FX78 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 5010 grades vs the FX78 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic FX78
5010 | FX78 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus 5010
FX78 | 5010 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FX78
5010 | FX78 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 offers outside measurements 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 FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 5010 versus the FX78.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and FX78 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and FX78.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 5010 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Also Known as | mju 5010 | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 200 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $150 | $210 |