Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX100V

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus 5010 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the TX100V and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 5010 scores against the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 5010 versus Sony TX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5010 compared to the TX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and TX100V.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.