Olympus 8010 vs Samsung NX5

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung NX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very well matched but the 8010 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The 8010 was released 3 months prior to the NX5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 8010 matches up against the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung NX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 8010 against the NX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and NX5 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and NX5.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 8010 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX5 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.