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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7010

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7010
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7010 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus 7010

 FE-5010 7010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus FE-5010

 7010 FE-5010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus 7010

 FE-5010 7010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Olympus 7010 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography factors
Olympus 7010 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 7010 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
Olympus 7010 Landscape photography details
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Olympus 7010
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus 7010
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus Stylus 7010
Also referred to as - mju 7010
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model LI-42B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $200