Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus 5010
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Successor is Olympus E-M10 II
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is mju 5010
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus 5010 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus 5010, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and 5010 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M10 was unveiled 4 years later than the 5010 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M10 grades vs the 5010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus 5010 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Olympus Stylus 5010. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus 5010
E-M10 | 5010 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 52 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus E-M10
5010 | E-M10 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus 5010
E-M10 | 5010 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Olympus 5010 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus 5010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 versus the 5010.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and 5010 is 82 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and 5010.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M10 will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Olympus Stylus 5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Olympus Stylus 5010 |
Alternative name | - | mju 5010 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-03-18 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 7cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO100) | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 396 gr (0.87 lb) | 126 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 884 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $600 | $150 |