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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E70

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E70 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
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax E70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax E70

 FE-5010 E70 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus FE-5010

 E70 FE-5010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax E70

 FE-5010 E70 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E70 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography details
Pentax E70 Street photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Pentax E70
60
lighter than competition (130 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E70 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax E70
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax Optio E70
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