Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
FE-5010 | SP-800 UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus FE-5010
SP-800 UZ | FE-5010 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
FE-5010 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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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 |