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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 5010
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 5010 versus Samsung HZ10W, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was introduced 8 months after the HZ10W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 5010 scores vs the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Samsung HZ10W

 5010 HZ10W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus 5010

 HZ10W 5010 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Samsung HZ10W

 5010 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 has external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has proportions 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 account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 5010 compared to the HZ10W.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and HZ10W.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 5010 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer 5010 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography information
Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus Stylus 5010Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as mju 5010 WB500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $300