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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was announced 6 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FE-5010 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 FE-5010 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus FE-5010

 Galaxy Camera 2 FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 FE-5010 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the FE-5010 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (130 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
60
lighter than competition (130 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than others in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
lighter than others in class (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" 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 life - 400 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B Built-in
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $400