Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Olympus 5010

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 340 HS versus Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 340 HS (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 340 HS was announced 4 years after the 5010 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 340 HS matches up against the 5010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS and Olympus Stylus 5010. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 340 HS Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 340 HS offers physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus 5010 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 340 HS versus the 5010.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 340 HS and 5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 340 HS and 5010.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 340 HS to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 340 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.