Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2010

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.

The 5010 was launched at a similar time to the TX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 5010 matches up versus the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Sony TX7
5010 | TX7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus 5010
TX7 | 5010 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Sony TX7
5010 | TX7 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5010 vs the TX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and TX7.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5010 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus 5010 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 5010 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Otherwise known as | mju 5010 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 ID | Li-50B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $150 | $300 |