Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 3 years prior to the SZ-30MR which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the SZ-30MR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 against the SZ-30MR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and SZ-30MR is 96 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and SZ-30MR.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.