Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic S3

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic S3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was introduced 12 months before the S3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 5010 scores vs the S3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 enjoys outer 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 S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 5010 versus the S3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and S3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and S3.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The older 5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.