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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax VS20 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 VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5010 was manufactured 4 years before the VS20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-5010 grades vs the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax VS20

 FE-5010 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus FE-5010

 VS20 FE-5010 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax VS20

 FE-5010 VS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax VS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 and the VS20.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and VS20 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and VS20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax VS20 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Pentax VS20
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
Pentax VS20 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (235g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
environment proof
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (235 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (235g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax VS20
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5010 Pentax Optio VS20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2012-01-25
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 6.08 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 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 235 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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-LI122
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/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $106