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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-1 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus SH-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was introduced 6 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the SH-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus SH-1

 FE-5010 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus FE-5010

 SH-1 FE-5010 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2009More recent by 63 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SH-1

 FE-5010 SH-1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 features external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus SH-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the SH-1.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and SH-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and SH-1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others (130 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography features
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others (130g)
weather proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
good battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography details
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
49
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
37
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SH-1
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $349