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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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 Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was revealed 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-5010 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G 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 3G

 FE-5010 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus FE-5010

 Galaxy Camera 3G FE-5010 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 44 months
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 FE-5010 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (130g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
60
lighter than others in class (130g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than others (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
reasonably wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (305 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-5010 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $606