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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was introduced 5 years prior to the ST150F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-5010 grades against the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung ST150F

 FE-5010 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus FE-5010

 ST150F FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung ST150F

 FE-5010 ST150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 provides 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) whilst the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the ST150F.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and ST150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and ST150F.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST150F to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (114g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST150F Vlogging advice
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
30
quite wide (25mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung ST150F
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-5010 Samsung ST150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $300