Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 5010

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus 5010, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is very close but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and 5010 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 was announced 3 years after the 5010 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1 grades versus the 5010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Olympus Stylus 5010. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 has physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus 5010 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus 5010 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-M1 and the 5010.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and 5010 is 71 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 and 5010.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.