Olympus 5010 vs Samsung EX2F

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus 5010 versus Samsung EX2F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very comparable but the 5010 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The 5010 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the EX2F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 5010 scores against the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Olympus 5010 versus Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 5010 and the EX2F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and EX2F.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5010 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus 5010 will provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.