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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 6 months before the 8010 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-5020 grades vs the 8010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus 8010

 FE-5020 8010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus FE-5020

 8010 FE-5020 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 8010

 FE-5020 8010 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with outside 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 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-5020 versus Olympus 8010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the 8010.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and 8010 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and 8010.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 8010 to resolve greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (13MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
60
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
24
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Olympus 8010
65
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proofing
decent megapixels (13MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (245g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
31
really wide (24mm)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
27
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (245 grams)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus 8010
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also Known as X-935 mju Tough 8010
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $160 $600