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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony NEX-5 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5N
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony NEX-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is fairly close but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5010 was announced 17 months before the NEX-5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-5010 scores against the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony NEX-5

 FE-5010 NEX-5 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Olympus FE-5010

 NEX-5 FE-5010 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony NEX-5

 FE-5010 NEX-5 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony NEX-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 and the NEX-5.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and NEX-5 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and NEX-5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5 will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
Sony NEX-5 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography info
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony NEX-5
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-07 2010-06-07
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 287g (0.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 796
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $599