Olympus 5010 vs Samsung MV800

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus 5010 vs Samsung MV800, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was manufactured 20 months prior to the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 5010 matches up against the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 features external 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) while the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 5010 vs Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5010 against the MV800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and MV800.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 5010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.