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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm XQ2
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 5010
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus 5010 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and 5010 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was brought out 3 years later than the 5010 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up versus the 5010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Olympus 5010

 Fujifilm XQ1 5010 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010More recent by 48 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 5010 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Olympus 5010

 Fujifilm XQ1 5010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 features outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus 5010 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus 5010 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the 5010.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and 5010 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and 5010.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 5010 will give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography advice
Olympus 5010 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography info
Olympus 5010 Sports photography info
49
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (240 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Travel photography with Olympus 5010
64
great battery life (240 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography highlights
56
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (240 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
38
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging features
Olympus 5010 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Olympus 5010
 Fujifilm XQ1Olympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Olympus Stylus 5010
Also called - mju 5010
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-11-26 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 206g (0.45 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" 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 life 240 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $150