Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-5010

Its time to look more closely at the Canon D30 versus Olympus FE-5010, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 5 years later than the FE-5010 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D30 grades versus the FE-5010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D30 and Olympus FE-5010. The full galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon D30 enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D30 versus Olympus FE-5010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D30 and the FE-5010.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and FE-5010 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and FE-5010.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern D30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.