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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 5010 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 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 5010
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 5010 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus 5010, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was announced 12 months before the 5010 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-5010 grades against the 5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus 5010

 FE-5010 5010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus FE-5010

 5010 FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus 5010

 FE-5010 5010 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus 5010 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5010 versus the 5010.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and 5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and 5010.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus 5010 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
Olympus 5010 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average (130g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
Olympus 5010 Sports photography advice
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Olympus 5010
60
lighter than average (130g)
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
Olympus 5010 Vlogging factors
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus 5010
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Olympus Stylus 5010
Alternate name - mju 5010
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max 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) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID LI-42B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $150