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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 5010
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus 5010 and Olympus 6000, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was unveiled 7 months after the 6000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 5010 grades against the 6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus 6000

 5010 6000 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus 5010

 6000 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Olympus 6000

 5010 6000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 5010 and Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 5010 and the 6000.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and 6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and 6000.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus 5010 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer 5010 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 5010
Street photography with Olympus 6000
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography info
Olympus 6000 Travel photography info
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
37
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Olympus 6000
 Olympus Stylus 5010Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also Known as mju 5010 mju Tough 6000
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2009-07-01
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 7cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $259