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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P3
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 5010
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 5010 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-P2 versus Olympus 5010, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and 5010 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The E-P2 was brought out 4 months after the 5010 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-P2 matches up versus the 5010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus 5010

 E-P2 5010 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus E-P2

 5010 E-P2 

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus 5010

 E-P2 5010 
ReleasedApril 2010January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 has outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus 5010 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-P2 versus Olympus 5010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 compared to the 5010.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and 5010 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and 5010.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus 5010 will show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Street photography info
Olympus 5010 Street photography info
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography information
Olympus 5010 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 5010 Travel photography highlights
43
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging information
Olympus 5010 Vlogging information
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Olympus 5010
 Olympus PEN E-P2Olympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-P2 Olympus Stylus 5010
Otherwise known as - mju 5010
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-04-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic V 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 505 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $799 $150