Olympus 5010 vs Sony W550

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus 5010 and Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the W550 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 5010 scores against the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Olympus 5010 and Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 5010 compared to the W550.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and W550.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged 5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.