Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-11
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed July 2011
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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus SZ-11
| FE-5010 | SZ-11 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus FE-5010
| SZ-11 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 31 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SZ-11
| FE-5010 | SZ-11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus SZ-11 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2011-07-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
| 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 life | - | 200 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $130 | $253 |