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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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 Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FE-5010 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus FE-5010

 Galaxy Camera 4G FE-5010 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2009More recent by 44 months
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FE-5010 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (130g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
60
lighter than competition (130g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
37
pretty wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-5010 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $550