Olympus 7010 vs Samsung HZ15W

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 7010 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 5 months later than the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 7010 matches up versus the HZ15W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7010 and Samsung HZ15W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 7010 against the HZ15W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and HZ15W.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should consider the production date of the products into consideration.