Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ15W
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
32
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched July 2009
- Other Name is X-935
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB550
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Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-5020 was unveiled 5 months later than the HZ15W so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-5020 scores vs the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung HZ15W
| FE-5020 | HZ15W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus FE-5020
| HZ15W | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung HZ15W
| FE-5020 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 against the HZ15W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and HZ15W.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files although you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
has manual focus
features face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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environment sealing
lighter than competition (137 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography highlights
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environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
lighter than competition (137 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
decently wide (24mm)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Otherwise known as | X-935 | WB550 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2009-02-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 4.70 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) | 249 grams (0.55 lbs) |
| 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 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $160 | $330 |