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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Released January 2009
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax RZ18, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5010 was introduced 3 years before the RZ18 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-5010 scores versus the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax RZ18

 FE-5010 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus FE-5010

 RZ18 FE-5010 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax RZ18

 FE-5010 RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 versus the RZ18.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and RZ18 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and RZ18.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
Pentax RZ18 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (178 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography information
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography information
60
lighter than competition (130g)
weather proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (178g)
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging advice
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging advice
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax RZ18
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5010 Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $210