Olympus 5010 vs Sony W810

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus 5010 and Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was brought out 5 years before the W810 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 5010 matches up against the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 provides physical dimensions 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 W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 5010 and the W810.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and W810.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W810 to offer you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 5010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.