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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-320 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 5010
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-320, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 5010 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the TG-320 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 5010 matches up versus the TG-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus TG-320

 5010 TG-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus 5010

 TG-320 5010 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Olympus TG-320

 5010 TG-320 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5010 vs the TG-320.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and TG-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and TG-320.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged 5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography details
Olympus TG-320 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
37
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus Stylus 5010Olympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Olympus TG-320
Other name mju 5010 -
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 126g (0.28 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical 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 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 life - 150 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $0