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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus PEN-F 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

The following is a complete review of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus PEN-F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and PEN-F (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FE-5010 was revealed 8 years earlier than the PEN-F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-5010 grades against the PEN-F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus PEN-F

 FE-5010 PEN-F 

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus FE-5010

 PEN-F FE-5010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2009Newer by 85 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus PEN-F

 FE-5010 PEN-F 

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus PEN-F has specifications of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus PEN-F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 and the PEN-F.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and PEN-F is 96 and 84 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and PEN-F.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-5010 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus PEN-F will give more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography features
Olympus PEN-F Street photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (130g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
84
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography information
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography factors
60
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
75
features focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Olympus PEN-F
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
Olympus PEN-F Vlogging features
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
78
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus PEN-F
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus PEN-F
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-07 2016-01-27
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 130g (0.29 lbs) 427g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 894
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B BLN-1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $1,000