Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
- Other Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released August 2012
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-5020 was released 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
FE-5020 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus FE-5020
Galaxy Camera 4G | FE-5020 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | July 2009 | More recent by 37 months | |
Display sizing | 4.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
FE-5020 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 features external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Otherwise known as | X-935 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | - |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 137 gr (0.30 lbs) | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $160 | $550 |