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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5500
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung CL80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 5 months prior to the CL80 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-5020 grades against the CL80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung CL80

 FE-5020 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Olympus FE-5020

 CL80 FE-5020 
Display dimensions3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung CL80

 FE-5020 CL80 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung CL80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 and the CL80.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and CL80.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung CL80 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
60
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (137g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
24
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition in class (137g)
weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
features touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (160 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
31
fairly wide (24mm)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
screen larger than average (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung CL80
 Olympus FE-5020Samsung CL80
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Samsung CL80
Also called X-935 ST5500
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/500s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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-11A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $160 $400