Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX5

Here, we are matching up the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-5010 was revealed 17 months earlier than the HX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-5010 scores vs the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 versus the HX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and HX5.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-5010 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus FE-5010 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.