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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 5010
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus 5010 versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was unveiled around the same time to the ST100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the 5010 grades versus the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Samsung ST100

 5010 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Olympus 5010

 ST100 5010 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Samsung ST100

 5010 ST100 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 has physical 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) whilst the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 5010 versus the ST100.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and ST100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography features
Samsung ST100 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography details
Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
features touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST100 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
29
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Samsung ST100
 Olympus Stylus 5010Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Samsung ST100
Also called as mju 5010 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $250