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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was brought out 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ-10 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SZ-10 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus SZ-10

 Galaxy Camera 2 SZ-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2011Newer by 35 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SZ-10 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 features physical dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (283g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (215 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
73
good battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
40
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Olympus SZ-10Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-08 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 283g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" 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 life 220 photographs 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $400