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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(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
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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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus FE-5010

 E-450 FE-5010 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus E-450

 FE-5010 E-450 

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus FE-5010

 E-450 FE-5010 
RevealedMarch 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
57
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (426g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
39
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-450
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
53
lighter than competitors (426g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (500 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than average (130 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus FE-5010
 Olympus E-450Olympus FE-5010
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