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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8000 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was manufactured 5 months prior to the 8000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the 8000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus 8000

 FE-5010 8000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus FE-5010

 8000 FE-5010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus 8000

 FE-5010 8000 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus 8000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 and the 8000.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and 8000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and 8000.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images however you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
Olympus 8000 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (130g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
Olympus 8000 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography details
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8000 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus 8000
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also referred to as - mju Tough 8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 182 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $380