Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony a5000
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched January 2014
- Replaced the Sony NEX-3N
- Refreshed by Sony a5100
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony a5000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-5010 was launched 6 years prior to the a5000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-5010 scores against the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony a5000
| FE-5010 | a5000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Olympus FE-5010
| a5000 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 60 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony a5000
| FE-5010 | a5000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 has outer 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 Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 and the a5000.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and a5000 is 96 and 89 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and a5000.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-5010 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony a5000 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony a5000 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Sony Alpha a5000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1089 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 420 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $130 | $448 |