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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7010

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-935
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7010
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7010 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was introduced at a similar time to the 7010 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the 7010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus 7010

 FE-5020 7010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus FE-5020

 7010 FE-5020 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 7010

 FE-5020 7010 
LaunchedJuly 2009July 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus 7010 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus 7010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 versus the 7010.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and 7010 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and 7010.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Olympus 7010
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography factors
Olympus 7010 Street photography factors
60
environment proof
lighter than competition (137 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
Olympus 7010 Sports photography details
24
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography details
Olympus 7010 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition (137g)
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7010 Landscape photography advice
31
really wide (24mm)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 7010
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5020 Olympus Stylus 7010
Alternate name X-935 mju 7010
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 gr (0.30 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model LI-42B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $160 $200