Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus 5010

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus 5010, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and 5010 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was launched 3 years after the 5010 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-P5 scores versus the 5010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Olympus Stylus 5010. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Olympus 5010 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus 5010 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus 5010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P5 vs the 5010.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and 5010 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and 5010.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-P5 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher E-P5 should have an edge in sensor innovation.