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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 5010
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 5010 versus Olympus 8010, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was brought out about the same time to the 8010 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 5010 scores against the 8010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus 8010

 5010 8010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus 5010

 8010 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Olympus 8010

 5010 8010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 5010 versus Olympus 8010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5010 vs the 8010.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and 8010 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and 8010.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus 5010 to offer you greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (245g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography info
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
37
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 8010 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (245g)
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Olympus 8010
 Olympus Stylus 5010Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also called as mju 5010 mju Tough 8010
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2010-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III 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 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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 type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $150 $600