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Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 145
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 5010
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus 5010 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 135 and Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 135 was released 4 years later than the 5010 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 135 scores against the 5010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Olympus 5010

 ELPH 135 5010 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Canon ELPH 135

 5010 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Olympus 5010

 ELPH 135 5010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 has outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus 5010 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 135 against the 5010.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and 5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and 5010.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 135 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 135 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography info
Olympus 5010 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Olympus 5010
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 5010 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Olympus 5010
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Olympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Olympus Stylus 5010
Otherwise known as IXUS 145 mju 5010
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $150