Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 9000

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 4 months earlier than the 9000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-5010 grades versus the 9000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the 9000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and 9000 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and 9000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.