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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL7
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 5010
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus 5010 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus 5010, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is very similar but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and 5010 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was announced 4 years later than the 5010 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PL6 scores versus the 5010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Olympus 5010

 E-PL6 5010 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2010Fresher by 56 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus E-PL6

 5010 E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus 5010

 E-PL6 5010 

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 has got outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Olympus 5010 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus 5010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-PL6 versus the 5010.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and 5010 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and 5010.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL6 will offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger E-PL6 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 5010 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography info
Olympus 5010 Street photography info
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography information
Olympus 5010 Travel photography information
85
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography info
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
37
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging factors
Olympus 5010 Vlogging factors
79
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have microphone port
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus 5010
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Olympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL6 Olympus Stylus 5010
Alternate name - mju 5010
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-08-01 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $150