Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-100
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-100 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Released January 2014
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus SP-100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-5010 was announced 6 years before the SP-100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-5010 grades versus the SP-100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus SP-100
FE-5010 | SP-100 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus FE-5010
SP-100 | FE-5010 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2009 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SP-100
FE-5010 | SP-100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus SP-100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 against the SP-100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and SP-100 is 96 and 63 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and SP-100.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus Stylus SP-100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lbs) | 594g (1.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 330 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $130 | $400 |