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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 5010
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus 5010 versus Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was revealed 12 months before the PL210 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 5010 matches up versus the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Samsung PL210

 5010 PL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Olympus 5010

 PL210 5010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Samsung PL210

 5010 PL210 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 offers outer 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 PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 5010 versus Samsung PL210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 5010 versus the PL210.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and PL210.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged 5010 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography features
Samsung PL210 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography info
Samsung PL210 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography info
Samsung PL210 Travel photography info
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography highlights
38
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Samsung PL210
 Olympus Stylus 5010Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Samsung PL210
Other name mju 5010 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
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