Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The FE-5010 was launched 5 years prior to the RX1 which is quite a serious 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 RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-5010 scores against the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony RX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 against the RX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and RX1 is 96 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and RX1.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.