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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX5 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was introduced 18 months prior to the WX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-5010 matches up against the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony WX5

 FE-5010 WX5 

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus FE-5010

 WX5 FE-5010 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony WX5

 FE-5010 WX5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 has external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5010 and the WX5.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and WX5.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
Sony WX5 Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Sony WX5
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX5 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX5 Landscape photography factors
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Sony WX5
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony WX5
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $250