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The Olympus FE-5010 is a mid-range point-and-shoot digital camera that focuses on being compact. It has an overall resolution of 12 megapixels, and optical zoom of 5x, which is the highest of the FE compact series. It also has two different stabilization features: a sensor that detects and accommodates for shaking, as well as a digital image stabilizer that helps to clarify images even if the subject is moving. Another unique feature of the FE-5010 is the "Smile Shot" that automatically detects when a subject is smiling and rapidly takes three photos, so as not to miss the smile. This camera uses Olympus' TruPic III image processor, which delivers sharper images than the FE models that do not use it. Other features include 18 different preset shooting modes, compatibility with both XD and microSD cards, 2.7"-diagonal LCD screen, and on-screen tips while shooting.
MSRP $179.99
Release date September, 2009
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Features
- 12 megapixel resolution
- 5x optical zoom
- Dual image stabilization (shake sensor and digital stabilizer)
- TruPic III image processor
- 2.7"-diagonal LCD screen
- 18 preset shooting modes
- Compatible with XD and microSD cards
- Face recognition
- "Smile Shot"
- Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
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Olympus FE-5010 | Black
• Olympus FE-5010 12MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-inch LCD (Black)
• FE-5010 Black Digital Camera
UPC: 050332167674
EAN: 050332167674
MPN: 226660
Olympus FE-5010 | Navy Blue
• Olympus FE-5010 12MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Blue)
• FE-5010 Blue Digital Camera
UPC: 050332167711
EAN: 050332167711
MPN: 226765
Olympus FE-5010 | Magenta
• Olympus FE-5010 12MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Plum)
• FE-5010 Purple Digital Camera
UPC: 050332167759
EAN: 050332167759
MPN: 226665
Competitors
MSRP $169.95
Released March, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- utilizes cheap, easy to find, and capacious SD/SDHC memory cards
- uses universal AA batteries - easy to recharge or find replacements anywhere
Cons
- poor 3.6x optical zoom
- uses AA batteries rather than higher capacity and easier to recharge lithium-ion battery packs
- basic point & shoot camera
Olympus FE-5010
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Nikon Coolpix L20
MSRP $199.95
Released August, 2009
The Nikon Coolpix S570 is a compact 12 megapixel digital camera with 5x optical zoom. It has a sylish flat body that fits right in your pocket and it features a 2.7 inch high-resolution LCD screen. The smart portrait system gives six advanced functions for better quality portraits which are Face Priority AF, Smile...
Olympus FE-5010
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Nikon Coolpix S570
MSRP $199.95
Released April, 2009
Pros
- mechanical and digital image stabilization
- large 3.0" LCD display
- affordable price
Cons
- 90-day limited warranty
- uses more expensive, less popular MS Duo flash storage
- does not record video in high definition
Olympus FE-5010
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
MSRP $199.95
Released February, 2009
The Nikon Coolpix S220 is the base model in Nikon's Coolpix Style series, which is a line of sophisticated and stylish digital cameras. This is a slim ultra-compact camera that has advanced shooting functions and a 10 megapixel resolution for accurate reproduction of fine details. The 3x zoom NIKKOR lens covers focal lengths from...
Olympus FE-5010
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Nikon Coolpix S220
MSRP $199.00
Released August, 2009
The Casio Exilim EX-Z450 is an easy to use 12.1 megapixel compact digital camera offered by Casio. It features a stylish design contained within a compact 94.1mm x 56mm body and features a 4x optical zoom. The intelligent AF can detect even a non-human photographic subject and will automatically adjust focus and exposure. The...
Olympus FE-5010
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Casio Exilim EX-Z450
MSRP $199.00
Released January, 2009
The FujiFilm FinePix J27/J26 is a compact 10.2 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom. It has 6 scene SR AUTO (Scene Recognition Auto) and Face Detection for up to 6 faces making it easy to take a variety of shots including portraits, landscape, night scenes and macro shots. To ensure all portraits are...
Olympus FE-5010
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FujiFilm FinePix J27/J26
MSRP $190.00
Released April, 2009
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 is a ultra-compact camera announced at the CES and released in April of 2009. With a 4X optical zoom lens that is equivalent to 30-120 mm, the camera is a good choice for a beginning photographer that wants a very small camera. The LCD is 2.7 inches and it comes...
Olympus FE-5010
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
MSRP $179.99
Released April, 2009
The Casio Exilim EX-S5 is an ultra-compact hi-speed digital camera small enough to fit perfectly in the palm of one’s hand. The second of two Casio EX-S models, the EX-S5 is a downgrade from the EX-S12 in that it only offers a 10 megapixel resolution (versus 12.1) and ditches many of its upgraded...
Olympus FE-5010
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Casio Exilim EX-S5
MSRP $169.99
Released March, 2009
The Samsung PL60 is a better camera than the PL50, but also boasts a higher cost. It has the same megapixels, 10.2, but boasts a better optical zoom and a higher ISO, which is a feature that minimizes noise and delivers better pictures in lower light areas. The Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) is something...
Olympus FE-5010
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Samsung PL60
Reviews
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Pros
- intelligent face/smile detection
- utilizes affordable, easy to find and capacious microSD flash storage - also compatible with XD
- easy to use
- manual adjustments are available for those with some knowledge of photography
- optical and digital image stabilization
- compact
Cons
- below average photo quality for the price
- entry level point and shoot
- basic / cheap looking
- XD cards are limited to 2GB in size
- poor battery meter, stays full right until it runs out of battery
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