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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8000 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
  • Alternative Name is mju 5010
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 5010 and Olympus 8000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was launched 7 months after the 8000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 5010 grades vs the 8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus 8000

 5010 8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus 5010

 8000 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Olympus 8000

 5010 8000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 5010 and Olympus 8000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 5010 against the 8000.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and 8000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and 8000.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 5010 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer 5010 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography info
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 5010
Street photography with Olympus 8000
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 5010
Travel photography with Olympus 8000
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography info
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography info
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 8000 Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Olympus 8000
 Olympus Stylus 5010Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also referred to as mju 5010 mju Tough 8000
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2009-07-01
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 7cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 182 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $380