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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6010 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was launched very close to the 6010 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-5020 scores versus the 6010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus 6010

 FE-5020 6010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus FE-5020

 6010 FE-5020 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 6010

 FE-5020 6010 
AnnouncedJuly 2009July 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus 6010 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the 6010.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and 6010 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and 6010.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Olympus 6010
60
environment proof
lighter than competitors (137g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
Olympus 6010 Sports photography info
24
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Olympus 6010
65
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
31
decently wide (24mm)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Olympus 6010
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 6010
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-5020 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also referred to as X-935 mju Tough 6010
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 grams (0.30 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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-50C
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $0