Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST600

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus 5010 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was released around the same time to the ST600 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 5010 grades against the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Samsung ST600. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 enjoys 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) while the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5010 versus the ST600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and ST600.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.