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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was brought out about the same time to the SL202 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FE-5010 matches up against the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung SL202

 FE-5010 SL202 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus FE-5010

 SL202 FE-5010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung SL202

 FE-5010 SL202 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with 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 SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the SL202.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and SL202 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and SL202.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus FE-5010 to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Samsung SL202
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (130g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competition (130g)
environment proof
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
27
fairly wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
27
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung SL202
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Samsung SL202
Also called as - PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID LI-42B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $140