Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 5010 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was announced 5 years prior to the TG-850 iHS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 5010 scores versus the TG-850 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 5010 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 5010 and the TG-850 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and TG-850 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and TG-850 iHS.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be behind in sensor innovation.