Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX1

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very well matched but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5010 was announced 7 months prior to the WX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-5010 grades vs the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 and the WX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and WX1.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus FE-5010 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.