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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 4 years prior to the WB150F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-5010 scores versus the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung WB150F

 FE-5010 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus FE-5010

 WB150F FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB150F

 FE-5010 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 has got 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) and the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 against the WB150F.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and WB150F.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB150F to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography features
Samsung WB150F Street photography features
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
60
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (188g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging details
Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" 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 media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $230