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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was announced very close to the SL102 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-5010 scores against the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung SL102

 FE-5010 SL102 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus FE-5010

 SL102 FE-5010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung SL102

 FE-5010 SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 features physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 against the SL102.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and SL102 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and SL102.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-5010 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than average in class (130g)
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than others in class (116g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging info
Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
30
good maximum aperture (f)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung SL102
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-5010 Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $130