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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
31
Features
14
Overall
24

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL10
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus 6010 vs Samsung CL5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor size.

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The 6010 was announced 5 months after the CL5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the 6010 grades against the CL5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Samsung CL5

 6010 CL5 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Olympus 6010

 CL5 6010 

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Samsung CL5

 6010 CL5 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 6010 vs the CL5.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and CL5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and CL5.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6010 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus 6010 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
24
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography information
Samsung CL5 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Sports photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
15
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography info
Samsung CL5 Travel photography info
61
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography advice
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography advice
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging highlights
Samsung CL5 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
24
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Samsung CL5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Samsung CL5
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Samsung CL5
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6010 PL10
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-17 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $391