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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 5010
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus 5010 and Olympus VG-160, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was revealed 24 months earlier than the VG-160 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 5010 grades versus the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus VG-160

 5010 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus 5010

 VG-160 5010 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Olympus VG-160

 5010 VG-160 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 comes with 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 VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 5010 versus the VG-160.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and VG-160 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and VG-160.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older 5010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (165 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 5010
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (165 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography info
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (165 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging details
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
30
decently wide (26mm)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus Stylus 5010Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Olympus VG-160
Alternative name mju 5010 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14MP 14MP
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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
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 - 165 photos
Type of battery - 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
Card slots One One
Cost at release $150 $90