Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W560

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was announced 24 months prior to the W560 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-5010 grades vs the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 has outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 against the W560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and W560.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W560 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.