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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 FE-5010 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus FE-5010

 SP-820UZ FE-5010 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2009More recent by 44 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 FE-5010 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
60
lighter than competition in class (130g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (485 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
relatively wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
25
relatively wide (22mm)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (485g)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
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