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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A68

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A68 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A65
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A68 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5010 was brought out 7 years before the A68 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-5010 grades vs the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony A68

 FE-5010 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Olympus FE-5010

 A68 FE-5010 
AnnouncedNovember 2015January 2009Newer by 83 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony A68

 FE-5010 A68 
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 features outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 against the A68.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and A68.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-5010 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A68 will result in more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography info
Sony A68 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
79
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Sony A68
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (130g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
Sony A68 Sports photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery power (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (510 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A68 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery power (510 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
Sony A68 Vlogging factors
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony A68
 Olympus FE-5010Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Sony SLT-A68
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-01-07 2015-11-06
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 610g (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $581