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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus FE-5010, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was revealed at a similar time to the FE-5010 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-3010 grades vs the FE-5010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FE-3010 FE-5010 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus FE-3010

 FE-5010 FE-3010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus FE-5010

 FE-3010 FE-5010 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 vs the FE-5010.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and FE-5010 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and FE-5010.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography features
26
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography info
57
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than competition (130 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography information
32
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus FE-5010
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Olympus FE-5010
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $140 $130