Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 5010

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.