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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 JX500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was announced 3 years later than the FE-5010 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades vs the FE-5010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus FE-5010

 Fujifilm JX500 FE-5010 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Fujifilm JX500

 FE-5010 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus FE-5010

 Fujifilm JX500 FE-5010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 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 Fujifilm JX500 versus Olympus FE-5010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the FE-5010.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and FE-5010.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JX500 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (113g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography features
33
pretty wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus FE-5010
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus FE-5010
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-01-07
Body design 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $90 $130