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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-5010

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

		

		

			
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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.
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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.
	
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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
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 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
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 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
33
 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
33
 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)
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 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
31
 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
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 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