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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(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
Sony S2000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony S2000

 FE-5010 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus FE-5010

 S2000 FE-5010 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony S2000

 FE-5010 S2000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than others (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
60
lighter than others (130 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
27
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony S2000
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
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