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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus 8010

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

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus 8010

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
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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