Canon N vs Olympus FE-5010

Let's look closer at the Canon N versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was manufactured 4 years after the FE-5010 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the N scores versus the FE-5010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N and Olympus FE-5010. The entire galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon N comes with external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Canon N versus Olympus FE-5010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the N versus the FE-5010.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the N and FE-5010 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the N and FE-5010.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher N should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.