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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was introduced at a similar time to the FE-5010 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the FE-5010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Olympus FE-5010

 Fujifilm A100 FE-5010 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Fujifilm A100

 FE-5010 Fujifilm A100 

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus FE-5010

 Fujifilm A100 FE-5010 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 features external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus FE-5010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the FE-5010.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and FE-5010.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-5010 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
54
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than competition (130 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
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lighter than competitors in class (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Olympus FE-5010
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Olympus FE-5010
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-04 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $130