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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7030 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the 7030 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-5010 grades against the 7030 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus 7030

 FE-5010 7030 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus FE-5010

 7030 FE-5010 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus 7030

 FE-5010 7030 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7030 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 against the 7030.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and 7030 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and 7030.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus 7030 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Olympus 7030
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (130g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography info
Olympus 7030 Sports photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than average in class (130g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
Olympus 7030 Vlogging features
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus 7030
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Olympus Stylus 7030
Also called as - mju 7030
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
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 One One
Launch price $130 $179