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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung HZ10W, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched 4 months before the HZ10W and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung HZ10W

 FE-3010 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus FE-3010

 HZ10W FE-3010 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung HZ10W

 FE-3010 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung HZ10W 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 have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 and the HZ10W.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and HZ10W is 97 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus FE-3010 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
26
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
31
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography features
Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
57
environment proof
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
35
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (249g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus FE-3010Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-3010 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 grams (0.24 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $140 $300