Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB700

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched 24 months earlier than the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-5010 scores versus the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 features external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 versus the WB700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and WB700 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and WB700.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB700 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.