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Olympus FE-5010 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Olympus FE-5010 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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DPInterface 's conclusion / rating - 08 September 2009 |
“ 12 megapixels, 5X optical zoom, a 2.7 inch LCD with good visibility… and now, sensor-shift image stabilization, the Olympus FE5010 is an improvement in the FE-series (though not leaps and bounds better).
The Olympus FE5010 is a pretty simple, straightforward camera that’s fully automatic and doesn’t cost a bomb. There are good points such as simple operation, Perfect Shot Preview and a small handful image editing tools but also a few negatives such as poor battery life, lack of a burst mode and below average low-light focusing.
Probably one of the biggest improvements the FE5010 brings since the start of the FE-series ‘entry-level’ line is in terms of image quality. I’m pleased to report that the Olympus FE5010 produces much sharper and cleaner images than any other FE-camera I’ve previously reviewed. Images are now usable up to ISO 800 (or even ISO 1600 for 4 x 6 prints) with a good amount of detail preserved. The only downsides here are poor edge sharpness and noticeable distortion with its 5X lens.
Bottom line is, the Olympus FE5010 is a decent pick if you want a compact and affordable point-and-snap camera for shooting outdoors/in good light. There are plenty of scene modes, simple operation and good image quality (see the two exceptions I noted), that will satisfy most of its target market. The downsides you might want to note include poor low-light focusing, crummy battery life and no burst mode... ”
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MacWorld 's conclusion / rating - 02 June 2009 |
“ The Olympus FE-5010 takes good pictures and is easy to use. And if that’s all you’re looking for in a compact, then you’ll probably be satisfied with this camera.
But for a camera that costs nearly $200, it feels as if there should be more features. Compare the options on the FE-5010 to the extra goodies on the Olympus Stylus 7000, for example, such as HDMI output, clever panorama mode, higher resolution 16:9 capture, beauty mode, more attractive body design, a larger LCD, illuminated controls, and a more powerful zoom. You don’t get any of those with the FE-5010, yet the price difference between the two models is less than $100. The FE-5010 is a good camera, but in the Olympus lineup of compacts, I consider the Stylus 7000 a better value... ”
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PCWorld 's conclusion / rating - 06 May 2009 |
“ The FE-5010 takes good photos and is easy to use; considering the cost, however, I was left wanting more features. Compare the options on the FE-5010 with the extra goodies on the Olympus Stylus 7000, for example, and you'll notice that you don't get HDMI output, a clever panorama mode, higher-resolution 16:9 capture, beauty mode, a more attractive body design, a larger LCD, illuminated controls, or a more-powerful zoom. The price difference between the two models is $110. The FE-5010 is a decent camera at a low price, but in the Olympus lineup of compacts, I think the $300 Stylus 7000 is a better value--you get a whole lot more camera for $110 more... ”
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Steves Digicams 's conclusion / rating - 11 March 2009 |
“ Handling the 5010 is very easy with two hands via the “pinch” technique for shooting or operating any of the cameras features or menus. Shooting can also be done easily with one hand; however, working the menus can be difficult. The ease of use is due to the layout of the camera. All of the buttons on the camera are well placed and easy for the right hand to access. On the back, the zoom works easily with the thumb while the other controls sit just beneath. The 4-way control button was a little tough to use at times, requiring me to press the side of the button more than once to get it to work. Other than that, the buttons and menus are very easy to use and follow.
Taking up most of the back of the camera is the 2.7-inch LCD screen. Since there is no optical view finder, this is how you will be framing and viewing your images as well as navigating your menus. Featuring 2 steps of brightness adjustment and a backlight boost, the screen is bright and clear enough to see in all lighting conditions, including direct sunlight. With 230,000 pixels, you will also like the amount of detail that you see when you are viewing and editing your images.
The Olympus FE-5010 is a great new addition to the already successful “FE” line of cameras. The 12-Megapixel point and shoot is incredibly easy for anyone to use with 18 shooting modes, including several pre-programmed SCeNe modes and the new Intelligent Auto mode that automatically picks a scene mode for you. Although the performance is a little slow, the image quality is very good, and with a MSRP of US$189.99, this is an excellent choice for someone looking to explore the world of digital photography... ”
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