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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 5010
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus 5010 and Samsung HZ35W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was unveiled 5 months before the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 5010 matches up vs the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Samsung HZ35W

 5010 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus 5010

 HZ35W 5010 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Samsung HZ35W

 5010 HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 has got external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 5010 against the HZ35W.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and HZ35W.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 5010 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 5010
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus Stylus 5010Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as mju 5010 WB650
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $150 $300