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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was unveiled 21 months before the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-5010 grades against the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Ricoh G700SE

 FE-5010 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus FE-5010

 G700SE FE-5010 
ReleasedOctober 2010January 2009More recent by 21 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh G700SE

 FE-5010 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with 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 Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5010 versus Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 vs the G700SE.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and G700SE.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography information
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging information
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus FE-5010Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus FE-5010 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-10-13
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 307 gr (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 DB-60
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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $0