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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was introduced 8 months after the HZ10W and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 7030 scores vs the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung HZ10W

 7030 HZ10W 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2009More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus 7030

 HZ10W 7030 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung HZ10W

 7030 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 7030 vs the HZ10W.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and HZ10W.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus 7030 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent 7030 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
35
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (249g)
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus Stylus 7030Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as mju 7030 WB500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $179 $300