Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PL1s
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched November 2010
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL1
- Updated by Olympus E-PL2
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Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PL1s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the E-PL1s (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe FE-5010 was manufactured 22 months prior to the E-PL1s making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-5010 scores against the E-PL1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus E-PL1s
| FE-5010 | E-PL1s |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus FE-5010
| E-PL1s | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-PL1s
| FE-5010 | E-PL1s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1s has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 vs the E-PL1s.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and E-PL1s is 96 and 86 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and E-PL1s.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The FE-5010 contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The older FE-5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2010-11-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 lbs) | 334g (0.74 lbs) |
| Physical 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 Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | BLS-1 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $130 | $599 |
