Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus 5010

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus 5010, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and 5010 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 II was announced 5 years later than the 5010 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 II grades against the 5010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Olympus Stylus 5010. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II offers external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus 5010 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus 5010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the 5010.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and 5010 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and 5010.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M10 II will show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.