Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-P3
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-P3 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 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Announced August 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-P2
- Renewed by Olympus E-P5
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Lets look closer at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus E-P3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the E-P3 (12MP) is very similar but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and E-P3 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-5010 was announced 3 years before the E-P3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-5010 grades against the E-P3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 & Olympus PEN E-P3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Olympus E-P3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus E-P3
| FE-5010 | E-P3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Olympus FE-5010
| E-P3 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2011 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-P3
| FE-5010 | E-P3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 provides physical 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-P3 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus E-P3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 versus the E-P3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and E-P3 is 96 and 86 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and E-P3.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The FE-5010 has got the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus PEN E-P3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2011-08-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint 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 speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130g (0.29 pounds) | 369g (0.81 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 51 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 536 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | BLS-5 |
| 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/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $130 | $0 |