Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 7030

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 7030, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was released within a month of the 7030 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 5010 scores vs the 7030 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Olympus Stylus 7030. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 5010 against the 7030.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and 7030 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and 7030.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration.