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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus 5010

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2016
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 5010
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus 5010 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Olympus 5010

 ELPH 360 HS 5010 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 73 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 5010 ELPH 360 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Olympus 5010

 ELPH 360 HS 5010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography details
Olympus 5010 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (147 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography details
Olympus 5010 Travel photography details
64
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
heavier than others (147 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Landscape photography advice
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging features
Olympus 5010 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than others (147g)
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Olympus 5010
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSOlympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Olympus Stylus 5010
Other name - mju 5010
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $209 $150