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Olympus 5010 vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W560 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
  • Additionally Known as mju 5010
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony W560 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus 5010 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was revealed 12 months before the W560 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the 5010 matches up vs the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Sony W560

 5010 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus 5010

 W560 5010 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Sony W560

 5010 W560 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 comes with 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) and the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 5010 versus Sony W560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 5010 versus the W560.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and W560.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography factors
Sony W560 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography features
Sony W560 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography features
Sony W560 Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography features
Sony W560 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 5010
Vlogging with Sony W560
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Sony W560
 Olympus Stylus 5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Also Known as mju 5010 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $139