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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 5010

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 5010
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 5010 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus 5010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was launched 13 months after the 5010 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the 5010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus 5010

 SP-610UZ 5010 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 5010 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus 5010

 SP-610UZ 5010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ features outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus 5010 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus 5010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ against the 5010.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and 5010 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and 5010.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SP-610UZ is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
Olympus 5010 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography factors
Olympus 5010 Street photography factors
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
Olympus 5010 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Olympus 5010
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography highlights
40
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging highlights
Olympus 5010 Vlogging highlights
26
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus 5010
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus Stylus 5010
Also Known as - mju 5010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 405 gr (0.89 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $150