Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS100

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic ZS100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The 5010 was revealed 7 years earlier than the ZS100 and that is a fairly significant 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 ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the 5010 grades against the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic ZS100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 5010 and the ZS100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and ZS100 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and ZS100.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5010 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic ZS100 will result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.