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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 5010
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic SZ10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was announced 6 years prior to the SZ10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 5010 grades against the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic SZ10

 5010 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus 5010

 SZ10 5010 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic SZ10

 5010 SZ10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 has got external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 5010 compared to the SZ10.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and SZ10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and SZ10.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ10 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (177 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
37
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic SZ10
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Also referred to as mju 5010 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-07 2015-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 200 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $200