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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is WB500
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus 6010 and Samsung HZ10W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6010 was brought out 3 months later than the HZ10W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the 6010 matches up against the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Samsung HZ10W

 6010 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus 6010

 HZ10W 6010 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Samsung HZ10W

 6010 HZ10W 
ReleasedJuly 2009May 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Olympus 6010 and Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 6010 compared to the HZ10W.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and HZ10W.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus 6010 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
31
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
61
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (249g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (249g)
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 WB500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-17 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
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 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
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $300