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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
97 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL65
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched within a month of the SL620 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FE-3010 matches up against the SL620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung SL620

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Olympus FE-3010

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung SL620

		

		

			
 FE-3010 SL620 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the SL620.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and SL620 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and SL620.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to take the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
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 provides face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
26
 supports face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Samsung SL620
63
 image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
47
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
33
 image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proofing
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
57
 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
 built-in flash
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
 MP count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
31
 image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
23
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging features
Samsung SL620 Vlogging features
28
 image stabilization (Digital)
 provides face detection autofocus
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of external mic socket
24
 supports face detect focusing
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung SL620
 Olympus FE-3010Samsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-3010 Samsung SL620
Otherwise known as - PL65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $140 $200