Olympus 5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus 5010 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was introduced 5 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 5010 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 5010 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5010 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older 5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.