Clicky

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 5010

Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 III
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 5010
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 5010 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 5010, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and 5010 (14MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and 5010 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

The E-M1 II was launched 6 years after the 5010 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M1 II scores vs the 5010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Olympus 5010

 E-M1 II 5010 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2010Newer by 82 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 5010 E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus 5010

 E-M1 II 5010 

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II features outer dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Olympus 5010 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 5010 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 II against the 5010.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and 5010 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and 5010.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1 II will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography advice
Olympus 5010 Portrait photography advice
76
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography details
Olympus 5010 Street photography details
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than average (574 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery power (350 shots)
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Travel photography with Olympus 5010
72
lighter than average (574 grams)
weather proofing
features focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (350 CIPA)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography highlights
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery power (350 CIPA)
38
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 II
Vlogging with Olympus 5010
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than average (574 grams)
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus 5010
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIOlympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Olympus Stylus 5010
Also Known as - mju 5010
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-09-19 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance - 7cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 4.70 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MOV, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574 grams (1.27 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BLH-1 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Retail pricing $1,700 $150