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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released January 2009
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 5010
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 5010 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and 5010 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was launched 12 months before the 5010 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-25 scores versus the 5010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus 5010

 FE-25 5010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus FE-25

 5010 FE-25 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus 5010

 FE-25 5010 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus 5010 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 compared to the 5010.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and 5010 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and 5010.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus 5010 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 5010 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 5010 Travel photography highlights
61
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
27
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 5010 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus 5010
 Olympus FE-25Olympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-25 Olympus Stylus 5010
Also referred to as - mju 5010
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2768 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - Li-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $15 $150