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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony H20

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony H20 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony H20 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was introduced 4 months earlier than the H20 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony H20

 FE-5010 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus FE-5010

 H20 FE-5010 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony H20

 FE-5010 H20 
RevealedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony H20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 versus the H20.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and H20.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus FE-5010 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
Sony H20 Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others (130g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
Sony H20 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than others (130 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
long zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (250g)
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
Sony H20 Landscape photography info
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (250g)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony H20
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 NP-BG1
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) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $249