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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced 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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 3 years later than the FE-5010 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the FE-5010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus FE-5010

 Fujifilm JX550 FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Fujifilm JX550

 FE-5010 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus FE-5010

 Fujifilm JX550 FE-5010 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having 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") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the FE-5010.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and FE-5010.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
56
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average (130 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography details
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MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average (130 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
34
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging details
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rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus FE-5010
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus FE-5010
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
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 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-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 $200 $130