Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX5

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched 18 months prior to the WX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-3010 scores vs the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 and the WX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and WX5 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and WX5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older FE-3010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.