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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL620 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 SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 5010 and Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was introduced 11 months later than the SL620 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 5010 grades versus the SL620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Samsung SL620

 5010 SL620 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Olympus 5010

 SL620 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Samsung SL620

 5010 SL620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 5010 and Samsung SL620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 5010 against the SL620.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and SL620.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 5010 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger 5010 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography information
Samsung SL620 Travel photography information
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL620 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
24
features face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Samsung SL620
 Olympus Stylus 5010Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Samsung SL620
Also called mju 5010 PL65
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $200