Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung GX-20
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Launched January 2008
- Old Model is Samsung GX-10

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung GX-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

The FE-5010 was unveiled 12 months after the GX-20 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the GX-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 & Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung GX-20
FE-5010 | GX-20 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2008 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Olympus FE-5010
GX-20 | FE-5010 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung GX-20
FE-5010 | GX-20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 against the GX-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and GX-20 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and GX-20.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will show greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent FE-5010 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung GX-20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2008-01-24 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4688 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $130 | $850 |