Olympus 5010 vs Pentax RZ18

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax RZ18, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was launched 20 months earlier than the RZ18 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 5010 scores against the RZ18 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5010 against the RZ18.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and RZ18 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and RZ18.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.