Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX5

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was announced 6 months prior to the WX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the 5010 scores versus the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 has got exterior 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) while the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 5010 vs Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 5010 compared to the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and WX5.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus 5010 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.