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Olympus E-500 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
70
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Olympus E-500 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus E-500 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus E-500
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
  • Announced October 2005
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-500
  • Later Model is Olympus E-510
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus E-500 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-500 vs Samsung DV150F, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and DV150F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-500 was introduced 8 years before the DV150F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-500 matches up against the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Samsung DV150F

 E-500 DV150F 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus E-500

 DV150F E-500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013October 2005Fresher by 87 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k215kClearer display (+245k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-500 and Samsung DV150F

 E-500 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-500 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-500 has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-500 vs the DV150F.

Olympus E-500 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-500 and DV150F is 70 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-500 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-500 and DV150F.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-500 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung DV150F will deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E-500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-500 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-500 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-500 Portrait photography info
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography info
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (8MP)
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-500 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
57
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (479 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
56
lighter than average (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-500 Sports photography info
Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
37
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
36
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-500 Travel photography details
Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
52
lighter than others in class (479g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (116g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-500 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Time Lapse recording
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-500
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
9
can't record video
32
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
lighter than average (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus E-500 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-500 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus E-500Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus E-500 Samsung DV150F
Otherwise known as EVOLT E-500 -
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2005-10-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 215k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.45x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 479g (1.06 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $150