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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5010 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WB30F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FE-5010 scores against the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung WB30F

 FE-5010 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus FE-5010

 WB30F FE-5010 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB30F

 FE-5010 WB30F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 has got 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) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung WB30F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 against the WB30F.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and WB30F.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (130g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB30F
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $180