Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FE-5010 was introduced 4 years prior to the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-5010 scores vs the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
FE-5010 | SP-820UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus FE-5010
SP-820UZ | FE-5010 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 44 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SP-820UZ
FE-5010 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 against the SP-820UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and SP-820UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and SP-820UZ.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 15.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 pounds) | 485 gr (1.07 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
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 ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $130 | $299 |