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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus 9000

 FE-5010 9000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus FE-5010

 9000 FE-5010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus 9000

 FE-5010 9000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus 9000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
Olympus 9000 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography details
Olympus 9000 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (225g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography info
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
Olympus 9000 Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
27
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (225g)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus 9000
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also Known as - mju 9000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
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 type 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
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 225g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $300