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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-M1X, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are designed by Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and E-M1X (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-5010 was brought out 11 years prior to the E-M1X and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-5010 grades vs the E-M1X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus E-M1X

 FE-5010 E-M1X 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus FE-5010

 E-M1X FE-5010 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2009Fresher by 122 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-M1X

 FE-5010 E-M1X 

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1X has specifications of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-M1X in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5010 and the E-M1X.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and E-M1X is 96 and 54 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and E-M1X.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-M1X will resolve greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (997g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (870 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery power (870 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (997g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (870 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-M1X
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-07 2019-01-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 4096x2160
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) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 997 gr (2.20 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 870 photographs
Battery format - Built-in
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) -
Storage slots 1 Two
Cost at launch $130 $2,999