Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung HZ10W
SZ-10 | HZ10W | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus SZ-10
HZ10W | SZ-10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung HZ10W
SZ-10 | HZ10W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |