Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung NX5

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Samsung NX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FE-4000 was introduced 10 months prior to the NX5 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-4000 grades vs the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 & Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-4000 versus Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FE-4000 versus the NX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and NX5 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and NX5.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-4000 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will give greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.