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Olympus 5010 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Olympus 5010 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Also Known as mju 5010
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus 5010 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 5010 and Ricoh CX5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was released 18 months earlier than the CX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 5010 grades versus the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Ricoh CX5

 5010 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus 5010

 CX5 5010 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Ricoh CX5

 5010 CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus 5010 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 5010 and Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the 5010 and the CX5.

Olympus 5010 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and CX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus 5010 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 5010 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography information
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 5010
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus 5010 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Ricoh CX5
 Olympus Stylus 5010Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Ricoh CX5
Also called mju 5010 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 ID Li-50B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $399