Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced January 2014

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-3010 was released 6 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-3010 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
FE-3010 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus FE-3010
Galaxy Camera 2 | FE-3010 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
FE-3010 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and Galaxy Camera 2.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 4.8 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 108g (0.24 pounds) | 283g (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 400 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $140 | $400 |