Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 5010
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Released February 2011
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 5010
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 5010 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 5010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SZ-10 was introduced 14 months after the 5010 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-10 scores versus the 5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 5010 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus Stylus 5010. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus 5010
SZ-10 | 5010 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 14 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus SZ-10
5010 | SZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 5010
SZ-10 | 5010 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 has outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus 5010 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 5010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the 5010.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and 5010 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and 5010.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SZ-10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Olympus Stylus 5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SZ-10 | Olympus Stylus 5010 |
Also Known as | - | mju 5010 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $150 |