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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus 8010 and Samsung HZ15W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 12 months later than the HZ15W so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 8010 scores against the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Samsung HZ15W

 8010 HZ15W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus 8010

 HZ15W 8010 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Samsung HZ15W

 8010 HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W 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).

Check out the Olympus 8010 and Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 8010 vs the HZ15W.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and HZ15W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and HZ15W.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 8010 to deliver more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 8010 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
32
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (245g)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (245 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (245 grams)
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Samsung HZ15W
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Samsung HZ15W
Also called mju Tough 8010 WB550
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-02-23
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" 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-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $600 $330