Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 5010
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Announced June 2013
(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
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju 5010
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 5010 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus 5010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-15 was unveiled 3 years later than the 5010 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-15 matches up against the 5010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 5010 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus Stylus 5010. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus 5010
SZ-15 | 5010 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 43 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus SZ-15
5010 | SZ-15 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus 5010
SZ-15 | 5010 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus 5010 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus 5010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 versus the 5010.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and 5010 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and 5010.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Olympus Stylus 5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Olympus Stylus 5010 |
Also Known as | - | mju 5010 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | SLB-10A | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $200 | $150 |