Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 5010

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 5010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was released around the same time to the 5010 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-47 scores vs the 5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus Stylus 5010. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus 5010 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-47 vs the 5010.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and 5010 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and 5010.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration.