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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as mju 5010
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 550WP
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 550WP, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and 550WP (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was manufactured 13 months later than the 550WP which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 5010 grades vs the 550WP for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus 550WP

 5010 550WP 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus 5010

 550WP 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Olympus 550WP

 5010 550WP 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 provides outer 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) while the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 5010 vs the 550WP.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and 550WP is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and 550WP.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 5010 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger 5010 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography details
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography info
Olympus 550WP Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography information
Olympus 550WP Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography details
Olympus 550WP Travel photography details
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging features
Olympus 550WP Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Olympus 550WP
 Olympus Stylus 5010Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also referred to as mju 5010 mju 550WP
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus range 7cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $399