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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(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
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony RX1

 FE-5010 RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus FE-5010

 RX1 FE-5010 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony RX1

 FE-5010 RX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
82
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography details
Sony RX1 Sports photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery power (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Sony RX1
60
lighter than average in class (130g)
weather proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (270 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1 Landscape photography advice
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
65
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery power (270 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
Sony RX1 Vlogging factors
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482g)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony RX1
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.29 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $2,798