Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS45

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS45, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was announced 6 years before the ZS45 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the 5010 scores vs the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 5010 and the ZS45.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and ZS45 is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and ZS45.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS45 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.