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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-3010 was launched about the same time to the CL5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-3010 grades vs the CL5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung CL5

 FE-3010 CL5 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Olympus FE-3010

 CL5 FE-3010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung CL5

 FE-3010 CL5 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 has external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the CL5.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and CL5 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and CL5.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-3010 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus FE-3010 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
26
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
24
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography advice
Samsung CL5 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Samsung CL5 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography info
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography info
32
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Samsung CL5 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
25
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung CL5
 Olympus FE-3010Samsung CL5
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-3010 Samsung CL5
Also referred to as - PL10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
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