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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-3
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-5 and Olympus XZ-10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and XZ-10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was released 24 months before the XZ-10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-5 matches up vs the XZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus XZ-10

 E-5 XZ-10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus E-5

 XZ-10 E-5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 24 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus XZ-10

 E-5 XZ-10 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kEqual screen resolution

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 enjoys exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-5 and Olympus XZ-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-5 versus the XZ-10.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and XZ-10 is 58 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and XZ-10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-5 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged E-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
45
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography features
71
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography features
56
environment sealing
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (221g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography factors
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging info
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging info
64
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
has external mic socket
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
35
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus E-5Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-5 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-03 2013-01-30
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V+ -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 35
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-5 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Retail pricing $1,700 $428