Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus 8010

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-PL5 and Olympus 8010, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and 8010 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL5 was launched 2 years after the 8010 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-PL5 matches up vs the 8010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL5 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has proportions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL5 and Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL5 versus the 8010.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and 8010 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL5 and 8010.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL5 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PL5 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger E-PL5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.