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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is mju 5010
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-310, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was revealed 12 months earlier than the TG-310 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 5010 scores against the TG-310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus TG-310

 5010 TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus 5010

 TG-310 5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Olympus TG-310

 5010 TG-310 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 5010 compared to the TG-310.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and TG-310 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and TG-310.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged 5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 5010
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (155g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (155g)
environment proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus Stylus 5010Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Olympus TG-310
Also called mju 5010 -
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
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/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" 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 life - 150 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $0