Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7010

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was introduced 6 months before the 7010 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the 7010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Olympus Stylus 7010. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 features external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the 7010.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and 7010 is 96 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and 7010.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to take the age of the products into consideration.