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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(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
Olympus VG-160
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus VG-160

 FE-5010 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus FE-5010

 VG-160 FE-5010 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus VG-160

 FE-5010 VG-160 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography information
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (165 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
60
lighter than competition in class (130g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (165 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (165 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging info
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
30
fairly wide (26mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus VG-160
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