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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 5010
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 5010 was launched 3 years prior to the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 5010 matches up versus the TG-1 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 5010 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus 5010

 TG-1 iHS 5010 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2010Newer by 28 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 5010 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 5010 compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and TG-1 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus 5010 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography info
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
great battery pack (350 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography features
37
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus Stylus 5010Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Otherwise known as mju 5010 -
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-07 2012-05-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $399