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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VR-320 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 VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VR-320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5010 was revealed 3 years prior to the VR-320 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-5010 matches up against the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus VR-320

 FE-5010 VR-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus FE-5010

 VR-320 FE-5010 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus VR-320

 FE-5010 VR-320 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 and the VR-320.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and VR-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and VR-320.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
Olympus VR-320 Street photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography details
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography details
60
lighter than average in class (130g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than others (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus VR-320
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 130g (0.29 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $179