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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(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
Samsung DV150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung DV150F

 FE-5020 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus FE-5020

 DV150F FE-5020 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung DV150F

 FE-5020 DV150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

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

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography details
Samsung DV150F Street photography details
59
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (137g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
24
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography information
Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
64
lighter than competition in class (137g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
31
really wide (24mm)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
34
rather wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging details
Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
31
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus FE-5020Samsung DV150F
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