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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 13 months prior to the 8010 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-5010 grades versus the 8010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus 8010

 FE-5010 8010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus FE-5010

 8010 FE-5010 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus 8010

 FE-5010 8010 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 features outer measurements 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 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 against the 8010.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and 8010 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and 8010.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 8010 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography info
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
Olympus 8010 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography details
Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Olympus 8010
60
lighter than competition (130g)
environment proof
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proof
decent MP (13MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Olympus 8010
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus 8010
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also Known as - mju Tough 8010
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
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 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 model LI-42B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $600