Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony QX10

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was announced 5 years prior to the QX10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-5010 grades against the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 offers external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the QX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and QX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and QX10.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony QX10 to offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.