Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-610

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus 5010 versus Olympus TG-610, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was manufactured 12 months before the TG-610 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 5010 scores versus the TG-610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Olympus TG-610. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 features outer measurements 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 TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 5010 versus the TG-610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and TG-610 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and TG-610.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged 5010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.