Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" 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
- Revealed May 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB500

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-810 was unveiled 2 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-810 matches up versus the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 & Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung HZ10W
TG-810 | HZ10W | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 28 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus TG-810
HZ10W | TG-810 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung HZ10W
TG-810 | HZ10W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-810 against the HZ10W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and HZ10W.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer TG-810 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also Known as | - | WB500 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2432 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 life | 220 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $428 | $300 |