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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SZ-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched 3 years prior to the SZ-10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-5010 grades against the SZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus SZ-10

 FE-5010 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus FE-5010

 SZ-10 FE-5010 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SZ-10

 FE-5010 SZ-10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the SZ-10.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and SZ-10 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and SZ-10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than others in class (215g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SZ-10
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus SZ-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-07 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $300