Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung NX1000
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung NX1000 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
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
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Below is a extended review of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-5020 was released 3 years earlier than the NX1000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-5020 scores vs the NX1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung NX1000
| FE-5020 | NX1000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Olympus FE-5020
| NX1000 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2012 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 33 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung NX1000
| FE-5020 | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 vs the NX1000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and NX1000 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and NX1000.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-5020 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX1000 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung NX1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung NX1000 |
| Other name | X-935 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2012-04-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
| 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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137 gr (0.30 lb) | 222 gr (0.49 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 840 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $160 | $388 |