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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL820 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 SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as IT100
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was brought out within a month of the SL820 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-5010 scores against the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung SL820

 FE-5010 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus FE-5010

 SL820 FE-5010 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung SL820

 FE-5010 SL820 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 vs the SL820.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and SL820 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and SL820.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (130 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography info
Samsung SL820 Travel photography info
60
lighter than competition (130 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging details
Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung SL820
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-02-17
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $280