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Olympus 5010 vs Sony H70

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus 5010 vs Sony H70 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
  • Alternate Name is mju 5010
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony H70 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus 5010 versus Sony H70, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was announced 12 months earlier than the H70 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 5010 grades vs the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Sony H70

 5010 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus 5010

 H70 5010 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Sony H70

 5010 H70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus 5010 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 5010 versus Sony H70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 5010 and the H70.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and H70 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and H70.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony H70 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography details
Sony H70 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography details
Sony H70 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography factors
Sony H70 Travel photography factors
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography features
Sony H70 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging highlights
Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
29
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Sony H70
 Olympus Stylus 5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Also Known as mju 5010 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.28 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $199