Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 5010

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus Stylus 5010. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.