Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV300F
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-5010 was released 4 years prior to the DV300F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FE-5010 scores vs the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung DV300F
| FE-5010 | DV300F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus FE-5010
| DV300F | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung DV300F
| FE-5010 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 provides external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 versus the DV300F.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and DV300F.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung DV300F to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung DV300F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2012-01-02 |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| 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 | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130g (0.29 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $130 | $200 |