Olympus 6010 vs Samsung CL5
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(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
(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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Samsung CL5
| 6010 | CL5 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Olympus 6010
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Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Samsung CL5
| 6010 | CL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2009 | February 2009 | Same generation | |
| Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display size | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
See the Olympus 6010 vs Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and CL5 is 94 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Samsung 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 |