Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX1000
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched April 2012
- Renewed by Samsung NX1100
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Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-5010 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NX1000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-5010 scores vs the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung NX1000
| FE-5010 | NX1000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Olympus FE-5010
| NX1000 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2012 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 39 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung NX1000
| FE-5010 | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 against the NX1000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and NX1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and NX1000.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will result in greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung NX1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung NX1000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2012-04-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum 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) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130 grams (0.29 lbs) | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 840 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $130 | $388 |
