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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5010 was introduced 13 months before the SP-600 UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the SP-600 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 FE-5010 SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus FE-5010

 SP-600 UZ FE-5010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 FE-5010 SP-600 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 features physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 against the SP-600 UZ.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and SP-600 UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and SP-600 UZ.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The older FE-5010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography information
60
lighter than competition in class (130g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
29
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging details
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
20
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-07 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 455 grams (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $189