Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 9000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 9000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was manufactured 8 months later than the 9000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 5010 matches up vs the 9000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 9000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 5010 against the 9000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and 9000 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and 9000.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 5010 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 5010 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.