Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX5
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX5 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Released June 2010
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Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-3010 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the NX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-3010 grades vs the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung NX5
| FE-3010 | NX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Olympus FE-3010
| NX5 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung NX5
| FE-3010 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 has external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 vs the NX5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and NX5 is 97 and 80 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and NX5.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will produce greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Samsung NX5 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2010-06-01 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 108 gr (0.24 lbs) | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $140 | $499 |