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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
Samsung HZ10W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung HZ10W

 TG-810 HZ10W 
RevealedAugust 2011May 2009Newer by 28 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer 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 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
64
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (249g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
43
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus TG-810Samsung HZ10W
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