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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
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
  • Other Name is WB500
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 9 months after the HZ10W and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 6020 grades vs the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung HZ10W

 6020 HZ10W 
ReleasedFebruary 2010May 2009More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus 6020

 HZ10W 6020 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung HZ10W

 6020 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 6020 and the HZ10W.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and HZ10W.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus 6020 to result in more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer 6020 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (122g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography information
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (249 grams)
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 WB500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $279 $300