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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus XZ-1 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is pretty close but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-5010 was brought out 24 months earlier than the XZ-1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-5010 grades vs the XZ-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus XZ-1

 FE-5010 XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus FE-5010

 XZ-1 FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus XZ-1

 FE-5010 XZ-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 has outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-5010 against the XZ-1.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and XZ-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and XZ-1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-5010 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus FE-5010 will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
focusing manually
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than others (275 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (320 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography info
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography info
60
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
great battery power (320 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (275g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-1
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (320 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging features
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than others (275 grams)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus XZ-1
 Olympus FE-5010Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5010 Olympus XZ-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3664 x 2752
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 275g (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 34
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $567