Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ10W

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus 8010 and Samsung HZ10W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 9 months after the HZ10W so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 8010 matches up vs the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 provides external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 and Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 compared to the HZ10W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and HZ10W.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 8010 to provide more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer 8010 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.