Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Launched December 2012
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Below, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe FE-5010 was manufactured 5 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| FE-5010 | XZ-2 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus FE-5010
| XZ-2 iHS | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2012 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| FE-5010 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 features exterior measurements 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 XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 and the XZ-2 iHS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and XZ-2 iHS is 96 and 85 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and XZ-2 iHS.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2012-12-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 346 gr (0.76 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | Li-90B |
| 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 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $130 | $450 |
