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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus Tough-3000 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 5010
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 3000
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 5010 Tough-3000 

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus 5010

 Tough-3000 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Olympus Tough-3000

 5010 Tough-3000 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

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

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography factors
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography factors
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Olympus Stylus 5010Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also called as mju 5010 mju Tough 3000
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 7cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.28 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" 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 (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $0