Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620
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34 Features
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![Olympus FE-3010 front Olympus FE-3010 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-3010/Olympus-FE-3010-front.jpg)
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94 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(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
(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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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 & Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
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 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-3010-vs-Samsung-SL620-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-3010-vs-Samsung-SL620-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-3010-vs-Samsung-SL620-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-3010-vs-Samsung-SL620-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Samsung SL620 | |
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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 |