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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung WB750
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung WB750

 FE-5010 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus FE-5010

 WB750 FE-5010 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB750

 FE-5010 WB750 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
manual focus
good MP (13 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB750 Sports photography factors
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
good MP (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB750
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung WB750
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