Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W530

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was announced 24 months prior to the W530 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FE-5010 scores vs the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 and the W530.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and W530.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W530 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.