Olympus 5010 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus 5010 vs Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was introduced very close to the Tough-3000 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the 5010 grades versus the Tough-3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 5010 vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 5010 against the Tough-3000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and Tough-3000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and Tough-3000.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus 5010 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.