Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FZ28

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FZ28, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was unveiled 12 months later than the FZ28 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 5010 scores against the FZ28 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the 5010 versus the FZ28.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and FZ28.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 5010 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger 5010 provides a benefit in sensor tech.