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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 22 months later than the HZ10W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-10 grades vs the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung HZ10W

 SZ-10 HZ10W 
ReleasedFebruary 2011May 2009Fresher by 22 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus SZ-10

 HZ10W SZ-10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung HZ10W

 SZ-10 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 has outside dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 against the HZ10W.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and HZ10W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and HZ10W.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-10 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SZ-10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography info
Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (249g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
40
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
35
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus SZ-10Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-10 Samsung HZ10W
Alternative name - WB500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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
Battery life 220 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $300