Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung DV150F
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2013

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FE-5020 was unveiled 4 years prior to the DV150F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-5020 grades against the DV150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung DV150F
FE-5020 | DV150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus FE-5020
DV150F | FE-5020 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung DV150F
FE-5020 | DV150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Samsung DV150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 and the DV150F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and DV150F.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung DV150F |
Also called | X-935 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137 grams (0.30 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $160 | $150 |