Olympus FE-5010 vs Sigma DP1x

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5010 was released 13 months before the DP1x making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-5010 grades versus the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sigma DP1x in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 and the DP1x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and DP1x is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and DP1x.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus FE-5010 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be behind in sensor tech.