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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5010 was announced 5 years prior to the EX2F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung EX2F

 FE-5010 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus FE-5010

 EX2F FE-5010 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung EX2F

 FE-5010 EX2F 
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 and the EX2F.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and EX2F.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
Samsung EX2F Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography info
Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography info
Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
60
lighter than competition (130 grams)
environment proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (294g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
71
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID LI-42B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $478