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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81 Imaging
63 Features
83 Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

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
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-M10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-5010 was manufactured 12 years earlier than the E-M10 IV which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-5010 scores vs the E-M10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV FE-5010 
AnnouncedAugust 2020January 2009Newer by 140 months
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 provides external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 IV has measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-M10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 and the E-M10 IV.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and E-M10 IV is 96 and 81 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and E-M10 IV.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-5010 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will show more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
21
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
77
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography factors
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than average (130 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
84
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 supports touch focus
 good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
73
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography advice
60
 lighter than average (130 grams)
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 lack of Timelapse mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
85
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
31
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
83
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
28
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (130g)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of microphone socket
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 missing external mic jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-07 2020-08-04
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.7fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 383 grams (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B BLS-50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $699