Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung DV150F

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung DV150F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched 5 years before the DV150F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-3010 grades vs the DV150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has physical dimensions 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 DV150F has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-3010 against the DV150F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and DV150F is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and DV150F.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.