Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally Known as X-935
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched January 2014

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FE-5020 was released 5 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the FE-5020 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
FE-5020 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus FE-5020
Galaxy Camera 2 | FE-5020 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
FE-5020 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and Galaxy Camera 2.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be behind in sensor technology.

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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Also called as | X-935 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) | 283 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 400 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $160 | $400 |