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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-800 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was revealed 13 months earlier than the SP-800 UZ making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-5010 scores vs the SP-800 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 FE-5010 SP-800 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus FE-5010

 SP-800 UZ FE-5010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 FE-5010 SP-800 UZ 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with 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) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and SP-800 UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and SP-800 UZ.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography features
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography info
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
24
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 1000
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 12 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 455 gr (1.00 lb)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-42B Li-50B
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 1 1
Price at release $130 $270