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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7010
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 17 months prior to the FH5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the 7010 grades vs the FH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic FH5

 7010 FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus 7010

 FH5 7010 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FH5

 7010 FH5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the 7010 vs the FH5.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and FH5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (121g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7010
Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7010
Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
supports touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7010
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Otherwise known as mju 7010 Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $169