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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5010 was announced 5 years prior to the DV150F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung DV150F

 FE-5010 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus FE-5010

 DV150F FE-5010 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung DV150F

 FE-5010 DV150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 features external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the DV150F.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and DV150F.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography highlights
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
34
fairly wide (25mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Samsung DV150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $150