Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB750
96 Imaging
34 Features
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93 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced September 2011

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB750 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung WB750, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FE-5010 was launched 3 years before the WB750 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-5010 scores vs the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB750. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung WB750
FE-5010 | WB750 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus FE-5010
WB750 | FE-5010 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB750
FE-5010 | WB750 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 features exterior 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) whilst the Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung WB750 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 vs the WB750.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and WB750 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and WB750.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB750 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung WB750 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung WB750 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 13 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4096 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $130 | $339 |