Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL170
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![Olympus Stylus 5010 front Olympus Stylus 5010 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-5010/Olympus-5010-front.jpg)
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39 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL170 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus 5010 versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The 5010 was introduced 12 months earlier than the PL170 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 5010 grades against the PL170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL170 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Samsung PL170
5010 | PL170 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Olympus 5010
PL170 | 5010 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Samsung PL170
5010 | PL170 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 5010 versus Samsung PL170 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 5010 compared to the PL170.
![Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-5010-vs-Samsung-PL170-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.
![Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-5010-vs-Samsung-PL170-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and PL170.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung PL170 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older 5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-5010-vs-Samsung-PL170-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-5010-vs-Samsung-PL170-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Samsung PL170 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Samsung PL170 |
Also Known as | mju 5010 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $150 | $175 |