Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-11

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-11, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was revealed 3 years earlier than the SZ-11 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-5010 grades against the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 provides external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5010 and the SZ-11.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and SZ-11 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and SZ-11.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.