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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was released 7 months after the FE-5010 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-4000 grades against the FE-5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FE-4000 FE-5010 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus FE-4000

 FE-5010 FE-4000 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus FE-5010

 FE-4000 FE-5010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 against the FE-5010.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and FE-5010.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher FE-4000 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (136g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
62
lighter than competition (136g)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
28
quite wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging info
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus FE-5010
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Olympus FE-5010
Also referred to as X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" 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-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $130