Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LZ30

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic LZ30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was brought out 4 years before the LZ30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 5010 grades versus the LZ30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 features physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 5010 vs the LZ30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and LZ30 is 96 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and LZ30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic LZ30 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.