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Olympus 7010 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7010
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Olympus 7010 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 7010 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was announced 6 months after the SL820 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 7010 grades versus the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Samsung SL820

 7010 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus 7010

 SL820 7010 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Samsung SL820

 7010 SL820 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7010 vs Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 7010 vs the SL820.

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and SL820.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography details
Samsung SL820 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography features
Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging details
Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Samsung SL820
 Olympus Stylus 7010Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Samsung SL820
Also Known as mju 7010 IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-42B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $280