Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax I-10
96 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax I-10 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-5010 was announced 12 months prior to the I-10 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-5010 scores against the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax I-10
| FE-5010 | I-10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus FE-5010
| I-10 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax I-10
| FE-5010 | I-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in 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") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 vs the I-10.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and I-10.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Prime |
| 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130g (0.29 pounds) | 153g (0.34 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $130 | $310 |
