Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX5

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizes.

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the TX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-3010 matches up against the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 and the TX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and TX5 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and TX5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus FE-3010 will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.