Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-160
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The FE-5010 was released 4 years earlier than the VG-160 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-5010 grades versus the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus VG-160. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus VG-160
FE-5010 | VG-160 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus FE-5010
VG-160 | FE-5010 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus VG-160
FE-5010 | VG-160 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys outside dimensions 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-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-160 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FE-5010 versus the VG-160.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and VG-160 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and VG-160.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VG-160 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus VG-160 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus VG-160 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
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 | 6.17 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 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 130g (0.29 lbs) | 125g (0.28 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 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 life | - | 165 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $130 | $90 |