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Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX5

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus 6010 and Sony TX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the 6010 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The 6010 was released 7 months before the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 6010 grades versus the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony TX5

 6010 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Olympus 6010

 TX5 6010 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony TX5

 6010 TX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6010 and Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6010 and the TX5.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and TX5.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6010 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus 6010 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography details
Sony TX5 Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography highlights
Sony TX5 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX5 Sports photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography advice
Sony TX5 Travel photography advice
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
weather proofing
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (148g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX5 Landscape photography highlights
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging details
Sony TX5 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony TX5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Alternative name mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-17 2010-02-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 179 grams (0.39 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-50C NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $239