Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PL1
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PL1 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Announced May 2010
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL1s
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-PL1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the E-PL1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-5010 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the E-PL1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the E-PL1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PL1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus E-PL1
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus FE-5010
E-PL1 | FE-5010 | |||
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Announced | May 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 16 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-PL1
FE-5010 | E-PL1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should 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") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1 has specifications of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-PL1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-5010 vs the E-PL1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and E-PL1 is 96 and 86 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and E-PL1.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 has the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF harder. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2010-05-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Truepic V |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) | 334 grams (0.74 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 487 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $130 | $288 |