Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus FE-5010

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus FE-5010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was launched 4 years after the FE-5010 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX510 HS grades vs the FE-5010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Olympus FE-5010. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5010 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus FE-5010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS and the FE-5010.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and FE-5010 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and FE-5010.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX510 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.