Olympus 5010 vs Sony A580

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 5010 and Sony A580, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively close but the 5010 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5010 was released 16 months prior to the A580 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the 5010 scores against the A580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus 5010 and Sony A580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 5010 against the A580.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and A580 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and A580.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5010 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A580 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.