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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 8010 and Samsung HZ25W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 8010 was introduced 5 months earlier than the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 8010 matches up vs the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Samsung HZ25W

 8010 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus 8010

 HZ25W 8010 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Samsung HZ25W

 8010 HZ25W 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 has physical measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8010 and Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 8010 and the HZ25W.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus 8010 to render more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
has manual focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (245 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
64
weather proofing
good resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (245 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (245g)
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 WB5000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $350