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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FZ35 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 5010
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FZ35, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 5010 was brought out 6 months prior to the FZ35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 5010 scores versus the FZ35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic FZ35

 5010 FZ35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus 5010

 FZ35 5010 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FZ35

 5010 FZ35 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 5010 versus the FZ35.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and FZ35 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and FZ35.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus 5010 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
focusing manually
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography details
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic FZ35
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also referred to as mju 5010 Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2010-07-06
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine V
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 397 grams (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $999