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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VH-410 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched 4 years earlier than the VH-410 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-5010 scores against the VH-410 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus VH-410

 FE-5010 VH-410 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus FE-5010

 VH-410 FE-5010 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 44 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus VH-410

 FE-5010 VH-410 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 against the VH-410.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and VH-410 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and VH-410.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography details
Olympus VH-410 Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography info
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competition (130 grams)
environment proof
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
features touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
33
decently wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus VH-410
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Olympus VH-410
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE 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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID LI-42B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $186