Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus 5010

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and 5010 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was revealed 6 years after the 5010 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up vs the 5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Olympus Stylus 5010. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 360 HS comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having 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") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 360 HS versus the 5010.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and 5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and 5010.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer ELPH 360 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.