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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 5010
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5500
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 5010 and Samsung HZ50W, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was announced 3 months before the HZ50W and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 5010 scores against the HZ50W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Samsung HZ50W

 5010 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus 5010

 HZ50W 5010 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Samsung HZ50W

 5010 HZ50W 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 has external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 5010 against the HZ50W.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Samsung HZ50W
 Olympus Stylus 5010Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Samsung HZ50W
Also called as mju 5010 WB5500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-05-03
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $250