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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL205 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 TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus 5010 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was released around the same time to the TL205 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 5010 grades vs the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Samsung TL205

 5010 TL205 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Olympus 5010

 TL205 5010 

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Samsung TL205

 5010 TL205 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 has got physical measurements 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 TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 5010 against the TL205.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and TL205.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 5010 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 5010
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging features
Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (177g)
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Samsung TL205
 Olympus Stylus 5010Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Samsung TL205
Alternative name mju 5010 PL100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $180