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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2009
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Olympus FE-5010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is very comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and FE-5010 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was launched 19 months after the FE-5010 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the F300EXR scores vs the FE-5010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus FE-5010

 F300EXR FE-5010 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 FE-5010 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus FE-5010

 F300EXR FE-5010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Olympus FE-5010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR against the FE-5010.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and FE-5010 is 91 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and FE-5010.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The F300EXR includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer F300EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (130 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus FE-5010
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXROlympus FE-5010
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Olympus FE-5010
Alternative name FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID NP-50 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $130