Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S2100

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was announced 12 months before the S2100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 features external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 against the S2100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and S2100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.