Olympus 5010 vs Samsung NX100

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 5010 versus Samsung NX100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the 5010 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The 5010 was launched 8 months before the NX100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 5010 grades against the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 provides outside 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 NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 5010 vs the NX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and NX100 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and NX100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5010 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX100 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.