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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-145 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
  • Alternate Name is mju 5010
Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus 5010 versus Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was revealed 18 months before the VG-145 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the 5010 grades versus the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus VG-145

 5010 VG-145 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus 5010

 VG-145 5010 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Olympus VG-145

 5010 VG-145 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 provides external 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) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 5010 versus Olympus VG-145 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 5010 vs the VG-145.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and VG-145.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 5010
Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography advice
37
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 5010
Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (26mm)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Olympus VG-145
 Olympus Stylus 5010Olympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Olympus VG-145
Also Known as mju 5010 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 160 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $0