Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-P2
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-P2 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Replaced the Olympus E-P1
- Updated by Olympus E-P3

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-P2 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-P2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the E-P2 (12MP) is very similar but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and E-P2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

The FE-5010 was manufactured 15 months before the E-P2 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-5010 scores versus the E-P2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-P2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus PEN E-P2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus E-P2
FE-5010 | E-P2 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus FE-5010
E-P2 | FE-5010 | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 15 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-P2
FE-5010 | E-P2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus E-P2 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-P2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 and the E-P2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and E-P2 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and E-P2.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The FE-5010 features the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus PEN E-P2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus PEN E-P2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2010-04-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 355g (0.78 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $130 | $799 |