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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8000

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

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
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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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Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography factors
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 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
33
 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
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 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)
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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