Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung SL30
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung SL30 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
- Released July 2009
- Alternative Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES15
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The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-5020 grades vs the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung SL30
| FE-5020 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Olympus FE-5020
| SL30 | FE-5020 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung SL30
| FE-5020 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 has outside dimensions 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 SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 and the SL30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and SL30.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-5020 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung SL30 |
| Also referred to as | X-935 | ES15 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 137 grams (0.30 pounds) | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $160 | $93 |