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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-565UZ 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 SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released within a month of the SP-565UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the FE-5010 grades versus the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 FE-5010 SP-565UZ 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus FE-5010

 SP-565UZ FE-5010 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 FE-5010 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and SP-565UZ is 96 and 72 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and SP-565UZ.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-5010 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
focusing manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
60
lighter than average in class (130g)
weather proof
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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 - 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format 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 130g (0.29 lb) 413g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery model LI-42B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $400