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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(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
Samsung DV300F
(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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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

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").

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The 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 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung DV300F

 FE-5010 DV300F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography features
Samsung DV300F Street photography features
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (130g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography details
Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
60
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung 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