Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus 5010 and Olympus FE-3010 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus 5010 has external dimensions of 95 x 56 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 0.79″) and weighs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz) (including batteries). Olympus FE-3010 has external dimensions of 93 x 56 x 18 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.71″) and weighs 108 g (0.24 lb / 3.81 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus 5010 and the Olympus FE-3010. Olympus 5010 has the same height with Olympus FE-3010. On the other hand, with a width of 95mm, it is 2 wider and also with a thickness of 20mm, it is 2mm thicker than Olympus FE-3010.
Comparison image of the Olympus 5010 and the Olympus FE-3010 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus 5010 and Olympus FE-3010.
Comparison image of the Olympus 5010 and the Olympus FE-3010 Size and Weight - Back View
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus FE-3010 is significantly lighter (18g ) than the Olympus 5010 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the FE-3010, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the 5010.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus 5010 and Olympus FE-3010's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 2.70 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
