Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2000
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FE-5010 was released 12 months earlier than the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FE-5010 matches up against the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony S2000
FE-5010 | S2000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus FE-5010
S2000 | FE-5010 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony S2000
FE-5010 | S2000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 versus the S2000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and S2000.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus FE-5010 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | LI-42B | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $130 | $225 |