Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP5

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic FP5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 17 months earlier than the FP5 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 7010 scores against the FP5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic FP5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 7010 versus the FP5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and FP5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and FP5.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP5 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.