Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-2
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced March 2015
- Old Model is Olympus SH-1
- Replacement is Olympus SH-3

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FE-5010 was launched 7 years earlier than the SH-2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FE-5010 matches up against the SH-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus SH-2
FE-5010 | SH-2 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus FE-5010
SH-2 | FE-5010 | |||
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Announced | March 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 75 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SH-2
FE-5010 | SH-2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 against the SH-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and SH-2 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and SH-2.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2015-03-11 |
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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
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) | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lbs) | 271g (0.60 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 life | - | 380 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $130 | $399 |