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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very close but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5020 was introduced 4 years before the EX2F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung EX2F

 FE-5020 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus FE-5020

 EX2F FE-5020 
IntroducedDecember 2012July 2009More modern by 41 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung EX2F

 FE-5020 EX2F 
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 and the EX2F.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The FE-5020 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more aged FE-5020 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
60
environment sealing
lighter than others (137g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
24
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (137 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging features
Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
71
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (294g)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus FE-5020Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Samsung EX2F
Alternate name X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID LI-42B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $478