Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic FZ40

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic FZ40, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was brought out 6 months before the FZ40 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 5010 matches up against the FZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 offers external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 5010 compared to the FZ40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and FZ40 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and FZ40.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.