Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung CL80

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus XZ-10 versus Samsung CL80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was unveiled 3 years after the CL80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the XZ-10 scores versus the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Samsung CL80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Olympus XZ-10 versus Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the CL80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and CL80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and CL80.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung CL80 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.