Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX5
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2010
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Following is a extended review of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-5010 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the NX5 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FE-5010 grades versus the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung NX5
| FE-5010 | NX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Olympus FE-5010
| NX5 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung NX5
| FE-5010 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 features physical 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 NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 vs the NX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and NX5 is 96 and 80 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and NX5.
Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX5 will produce more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung NX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2010-06-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| 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 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $130 | $499 |