Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX5

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly close but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The FE-4030 was released 4 months prior to the NX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-4030 grades vs the NX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung NX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the NX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and NX5 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and NX5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-4030 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.