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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax S1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was brought out 3 years before the S1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-5010 matches up against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax S1

 FE-5010 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus FE-5010

 S1 FE-5010 
IntroducedMarch 2011January 2009More modern by 26 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax S1

 FE-5010 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys outside 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) while the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 and the S1.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and S1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and S1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax S1 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
Pentax S1 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography factors
Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
Pentax S1 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than average in class (130g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Pentax S1
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax S1
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $174