Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Announced September 2011

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-5010 was released 3 years earlier than the MV800 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-5010 scores vs the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung MV800
FE-5010 | MV800 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus FE-5010
MV800 | FE-5010 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung MV800
FE-5010 | MV800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung MV800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the MV800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and MV800.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung MV800 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | LI-42B | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | Micro SD |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $130 | $499 |