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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus 7010

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Replaced the Olympus E-P3
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7010
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus 7010 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus 7010, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and 7010 (12MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and 7010 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was released 4 years after the 7010 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-P5 matches up against the 7010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus 7010

 E-P5 7010 
ReleasedOctober 2013July 2009Newer by 52 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus E-P5

 7010 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus 7010

 E-P5 7010 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus 7010 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus 7010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P5 and the 7010.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and 7010 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and 7010.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-P5 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern E-P5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 7010 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography info
Olympus 7010 Street photography info
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (420 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography details
Olympus 7010 Sports photography details
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography advice
Olympus 7010 Travel photography advice
68
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (420g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
Vlogging with Olympus 7010
33
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (420g)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Olympus 7010
 Olympus PEN E-P5Olympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 Olympus Stylus 7010
Also called as - mju 7010
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-10-03 2009-07-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO 100) 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 420 grams (0.93 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $389 $200