Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620
Portability
97 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
97 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
26
94 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
26
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and SL620 is 97 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
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
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 photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Samsung SL620
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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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Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
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
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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Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
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)
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 photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
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
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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Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging features
Samsung SL620 Vlogging features
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
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
| Olympus FE-3010 | Samsung 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 |