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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX70 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 4 years before the WX70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-5010 grades against the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony WX70

 FE-5010 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus FE-5010

 WX70 FE-5010 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony WX70

 FE-5010 WX70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 features external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the WX70.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and WX70.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX70 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Sony WX70
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging info
Sony WX70 Vlogging info
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
36
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony WX70
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN
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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $242