Olympus Mju 5000 Digital Camera
The Olympus Mju 5000 is a 12.7MP 1/2.3 inch compact camera — with HD (720p) video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Olympus Mju 5000
Key Features — Olympus Mju 5000
12.7MP 1/2.3" Sensor: Captures detailed images suitable for everyday photography and standard print sizes.
130g Pocketable Body: At 130g and 96.3 x 57.0 x 24.6 mm, the camera slips easily into a pocket for travel and daily carry.
2.7" Fixed LCD: 230,000-dot rear screen serves as the primary framing and image review display with no optical viewfinder present.
ISO 64–1600 Range: Covers typical daylight through moderate indoor lighting conditions for a compact camera.
High-Speed Burst Mode: Continuous shooting at high frame rates helps capture fast-moving subjects — confirm exact fps specification before publishing.
Built-In Flash: Covers up to 4.7m at wide angle with Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill, and Off modes available.
Camera Specifications — Olympus Mju 5000
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.3 inch |
| Resolution | 12.7MP |
| ISO Range | 64 – 1600 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Burst Rate | 11 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | HD (720p) |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
| Image Stabilization | Digital / Electronic IS |
| Display | 2.7 inches Fixed LCD |
Description — Olympus Mju 5000
The Olympus Mju 5000 is a point-and-shoot compact camera featuring a 1/2.3-inch sensor with 12.7MP resolution. Housed in a plastic body measuring 96.3 x 57.0 x 24.6 mm and weighing 130g, it's designed for portability. The 2.7-inch fixed LCD with 230,000-dot resolution is the sole framing display.
ISO sensitivity spans 64 to 1600, and the camera offers four color profiles: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, and Monochrome. The built-in flash operates across multiple modes with a wide-angle range of 0.1–4.7m and a tele range of 0.6–2.7m. Continuous burst shooting reaches up to 11fps, and video is captured at 30fps or 15fps.
Autofocus relies on contrast detection with 1 focus point. Image stabilization is Digital/Electronic IS. Storage uses microSD cards and the camera connects externally via USB.
The Li-Ion battery provides approximately 200 shots per charge.
Pros — Olympus Mju 5000
- ✓Lightweight 130g plastic body measuring 96.3 x 57.0 x 24.6 mm — genuinely compact for travel and everyday carry
- ✓12.7MP resolution from a 1/2.3-inch sensor delivers solid detail for a point-and-shoot
- ✓ISO range of 64–1600 provides flexibility across a variety of lighting situations
Cons — Olympus Mju 5000
- ✗No optical or in-body image stabilization — only Digital/Electronic IS is present
- ✗Single contrast-detection autofocus point with no subject tracking or eye tracking
- ✗No viewfinder of any type; the 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot LCD is the only framing option
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