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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was revealed within a month of the HZ15W and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-5010 matches up against the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung HZ15W

 FE-5010 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus FE-5010

 HZ15W FE-5010 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung HZ15W

 FE-5010 HZ15W 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 versus the HZ15W.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and HZ15W.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
31
focusing manually
has face detection focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography features
60
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung HZ15W
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $330