Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 5010

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 5010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was unveiled 19 months later than the 5010 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ-11 grades versus the 5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 & Olympus Stylus 5010. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Olympus 5010 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 has external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus 5010 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 5010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 against the 5010.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and 5010 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and 5010.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SZ-11 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.