Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 7040

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 5010 versus Olympus 7040, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was revealed within a month of the 7040 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 5010 scores against the 7040 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 5010 versus Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 5010 versus the 7040.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and 7040 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and 7040.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account.