Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M1 III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FE-5010 was revealed 12 years earlier than the E-M1 III which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-5010 matches up against the E-M1 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 III Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 III has measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M1 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 versus the E-M1 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and E-M1 III is 96 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and E-M1 III.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus E-M1 III will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.