Olympus 5010 vs Pentax W60

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus 5010 vs Pentax W60, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was unveiled 7 months after the W60 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 5010 grades against the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Olympus 5010 vs Pentax W60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 5010 compared to the W60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and W60 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and W60.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 5010 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger 5010 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.