Olympus 5010 vs Sony S980

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 5010 and Sony S980, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was announced 11 months after the S980 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 5010 scores against the S980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 features physical measurements 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 S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 5010 and Sony S980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 5010 vs the S980.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and S980 is 96 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and S980.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus 5010 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent 5010 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.