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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is mju 5010
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 5010 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was launched 6 months later than the SL720 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 5010 matches up vs the SL720 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Samsung SL720

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Samsung SL720

		

		

			
 5010 SL720 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 enjoys 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) while the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 5010 and Samsung SL720 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 5010 vs the SL720.
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and SL720.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus 5010 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 5010 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography details
28
 MP count decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
21
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus 5010 Street photography details
Samsung SL720 Street photography details
57
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
47
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
39
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
17
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
65
 MP count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (168g)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography advice
38
 rather wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 5010 Vlogging information
Samsung SL720 Vlogging information
29
 rather wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone socket
25
 relatively wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Samsung SL720
 Olympus Stylus 5010Samsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Samsung SL720
Otherwise known as mju 5010 PL70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-07-14
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 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 126g (0.28 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
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 Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $119