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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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-620 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-5010, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FE-5010 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was announced 6 months after the FE-5010 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-620 grades against the FE-5010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus FE-5010

 E-620 FE-5010 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus E-620

 FE-5010 E-620 

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Olympus FE-5010

 E-620 FE-5010 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 offers external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-5010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-620 and the FE-5010.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and FE-5010 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and FE-5010.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-620 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (130g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography details
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
60
lighter than others in class (130g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging details
18
can't shoot video
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Olympus FE-5010
 Olympus E-620Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-620 Olympus FE-5010
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-06 2009-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
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 file format - 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $799 $130