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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 5010
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 5010 and Samsung HZ15W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was introduced 11 months later than the HZ15W and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 5010 grades vs the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Samsung HZ15W

 5010 HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus 5010

 HZ15W 5010 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Samsung HZ15W

 5010 HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 5010 compared to the HZ15W.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.

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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and HZ15W.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 5010 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern 5010 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
32
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 5010
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography advice
38
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Samsung HZ15W
 Olympus Stylus 5010Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Samsung HZ15W
Alternative name mju 5010 WB550
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
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 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 model 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $330