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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Also Known as X-935
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 3 months after the HZ10W so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung HZ10W

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 HZ10W FE-5020 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung HZ10W

		

		

			
 FE-5020 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJuly 2009May 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys external 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 HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the HZ10W.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and HZ10W.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-5020 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively.
	
			Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
21
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
31
 you can focus manually
 offers face detection focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Street photography advice
60
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
52
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
24
 weather sealing
 max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
26
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
65
 lighter than competition in class (137g)
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors (249 grams)
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography features
31
 fairly wide (24mm)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
35
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
28
 fairly wide (24mm)
 lighter than competition in class (137g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing external microphone jack
28
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic port
 heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus FE-5020Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Samsung HZ10W
Other name X-935 WB500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/500s 1/1500s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $160 $300