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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 4 years earlier than the SZ-31MR iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-5010 grades against the SZ-31MR iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 FE-5010 SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus FE-5010

 SZ-31MR iHS FE-5010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 FE-5010 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and SZ-31MR iHS is 96 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
60
lighter than average (130 grams)
environment proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
features focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging information
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 9.30 m
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 130g (0.29 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
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 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 life - 200 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $0