Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SH100

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was announced 12 months prior to the SH100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 5010 matches up against the SH100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Samsung SH100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SH100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 5010 versus the SH100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and SH100.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older 5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.