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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7010

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7010
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7010 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and 7010 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and 7010 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 18 months later than the 7010 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up vs the 7010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Olympus 7010

 Fujifilm F500 EXR 7010 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 7010 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus 7010

 Fujifilm F500 EXR 7010 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7010 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the 7010.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and 7010 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and 7010.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F500 EXR should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography info
Olympus 7010 Portrait photography info
31
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography features
Olympus 7010 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography factors
Olympus 7010 Sports photography factors
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Olympus 7010
69
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus 7010
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXROlympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Olympus Stylus 7010
Also referred to as - mju 7010
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR TruePic III
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $430 $200