Olympus 5010 vs Samsung NX1
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung NX1 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
- Also Known as mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Announced September 2014

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung NX1 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus 5010 versus Samsung NX1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

The 5010 was released 5 years prior to the NX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 5010 scores against the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Samsung NX1
5010 | NX1 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Olympus 5010
NX1 | 5010 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 57 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+806k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Samsung NX1
5010 | NX1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
See the Olympus 5010 versus Samsung NX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5010 compared to the NX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and NX1 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and NX1.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5010 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Samsung NX1 |
Also referred to as | mju 5010 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 28 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6480 x 4320 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 209 |
Cross type focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 15.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.265 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 550 grams (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $150 | $1,500 |