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Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 5010
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was released 3 years before the TX66 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 5010 matches up against the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Sony TX66

 5010 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus 5010

 TX66 5010 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Sony TX66

 5010 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 features external 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) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX66 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 change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5010 against the TX66.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and TX66.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older 5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography information
Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography details
Sony TX66 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery pack (250 shots)
supports focus via touch
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
37
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
36
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Sony TX66
 Olympus Stylus 5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Otherwise known as mju 5010 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $350