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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PM1 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PM1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the E-PM1 (12MP) is relatively close but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The FE-5010 was announced 3 years prior to the E-PM1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FE-5010 scores versus the E-PM1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus E-PM1

 FE-5010 E-PM1 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus FE-5010

 E-PM1 FE-5010 
IntroducedNovember 2011January 2009More modern by 35 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-PM1

 FE-5010 E-PM1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM1 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PM1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 against the E-PM1.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and E-PM1 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and E-PM1.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FE-5010 has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PM1
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
Olympus E-PM1 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others (130 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Olympus E-PM1
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography features
60
lighter than others (130g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
45
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus E-PM1
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus PEN E-PM1
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-07 2011-11-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount 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
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 265 grams (0.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 499
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B BLS-5
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/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $499