Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS20

The following is a extended review of the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic ZS20, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was unveiled 3 years before the ZS20 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 5010 matches up versus the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 offers outer dimensions 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 ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 5010 compared to the ZS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and ZS20 is 96 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and ZS20.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged 5010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.