Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E70
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E70 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E70 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FE-5010 was unveiled within a month of the E70 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-5010 grades vs the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax E70
FE-5010 | E70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus FE-5010
E70 | FE-5010 |
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Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax E70
FE-5010 | E70 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax E70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the E70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and E70 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and E70.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-5010 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2009-01-05 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.4 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 175g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $130 | $140 |