Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FZ100

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FZ100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was brought out 6 months earlier than the FZ100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 5010 scores versus the FZ100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FZ100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 5010 and the FZ100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and FZ100 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and FZ100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account.