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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ15W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was brought out 5 months after the HZ15W which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 6010 grades against the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Samsung HZ15W

 6010 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus 6010

 HZ15W 6010 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Samsung HZ15W

 6010 HZ15W 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 6010 compared to the HZ15W.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and HZ15W.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
32
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography info
61
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography highlights
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Samsung HZ15W
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 WB550
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-17 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
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 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-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $330