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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VR-330 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
  • Alternative Name is mju 5010
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VR-330, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the VR-330 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 5010 scores against the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus VR-330

 5010 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus 5010

 VR-330 5010 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Olympus VR-330

 5010 VR-330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 5010 vs the VR-330.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and VR-330 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and VR-330.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography information
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus 5010 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus Stylus 5010Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Olympus VR-330
Also called mju 5010 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-02-08
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 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model Li-50B LI-42B
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 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $220