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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7010
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the TG-5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 7010 matches up versus the TG-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus TG-5

 7010 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus 7010

 TG-5 7010 
LaunchedMay 2017July 2009More modern by 95 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Olympus TG-5

 7010 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 7010 vs the TG-5.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and TG-5.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged 7010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography information
Olympus TG-5 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
good battery life (340 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (250g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
57
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (340 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus Stylus 7010Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Olympus Tough TG-5
Otherwise known as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $449