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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 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 SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was introduced 2 years after the SL102 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-10 grades versus the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung SL102

 SZ-10 SL102 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 26 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus SZ-10

 SL102 SZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung SL102

 SZ-10 SL102 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-10 and the SL102.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and SL102.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SZ-10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
33
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
Street photography with Samsung SL102
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors (215g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competition (116g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
40
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (220 shots)
no Time Lapse function
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging information
Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
30
good maximum aperture (f)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung SL102
 Olympus SZ-10Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-10 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.47 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $130