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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 FE-3010 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus FE-3010

 Galaxy Camera 2 FE-3010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 FE-3010 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
26
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (283g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery life (400 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
57
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
73
great battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
37
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Olympus FE-3010Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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