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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony TX100V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was brought out 24 months before the TX100V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-5010 scores vs the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony TX100V

 FE-5010 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Olympus FE-5010

 TX100V FE-5010 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony TX100V

 FE-5010 TX100V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony TX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 against the TX100V.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and TX100V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX100V to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
Sony TX100V Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography information
Sony TX100V Travel photography information
60
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
supports touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX100V Landscape photography factors
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX100V Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony TX100V
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $380