Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 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.
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Samsung HZ15W
5010 | HZ15W | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus 5010
HZ15W | 5010 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Samsung HZ15W
5010 | HZ15W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Olympus 5010 and Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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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 |