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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-120 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 VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus VG-120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5010 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the VG-120 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-5010 scores versus the VG-120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus VG-120

 FE-5010 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus FE-5010

 VG-120 FE-5010 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus VG-120

 FE-5010 VG-120 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus VG-120 in our newest 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 are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 and the VG-120.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and VG-120 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and VG-120.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus VG-120 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Olympus VG-120
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography information
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (160 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography features
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus VG-120
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus VG-120
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 160 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $190