Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus 5010

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.