Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX500

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The FE-3010 was announced 7 years earlier than the NX500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-3010 grades against the NX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 & Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys 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) while the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 against the NX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and NX500 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and NX500.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX500 will provide more detail with its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.