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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-3 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus SH-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was revealed 8 years prior to the SH-3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FE-5010 grades vs the SH-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus SH-3

 FE-5010 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus FE-5010

 SH-3 FE-5010 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2009Fresher by 86 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SH-3

 FE-5010 SH-3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 has outside 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) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus SH-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the SH-3.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and SH-3 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and SH-3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Olympus SH-3
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than average (271 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography features
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competition (130 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
good battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than average (271 grams)
provides touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging info
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $579