Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 | May 2009 | Newer 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display size | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 5010 | Samsung 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 |