Olympus E-450 vs Olympus FE-5010
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Revealed March 2009
- Old Model is Olympus E-330
(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

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus FE-5010, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and FE-5010 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

The E-450 was announced 3 months later than the FE-5010 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-450 scores versus the FE-5010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus FE-5010 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-450 and Olympus FE-5010. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus FE-5010
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus E-450
FE-5010 | E-450 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus FE-5010
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Revealed | March 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus E-450 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 enjoys exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus FE-5010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-450 and the FE-5010.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and FE-5010 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and FE-5010.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-450 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus FE-5010 will render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
Olympus E-450 | Olympus FE-5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-450 | Olympus FE-5010 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-03-31 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lbs) | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 512 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $138 | $130 |