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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 4 years before the WB30F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung WB30F

 FE-5020 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus FE-5020

 WB30F FE-5020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung WB30F

 FE-5020 WB30F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 has got physical 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 WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FE-5020 and the WB30F.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and WB30F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
60
weather sealing
lighter than average (137g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
24
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
65
lighter than average (137g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (128g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
31
rather wide (24mm)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
28
rather wide (24mm)
lighter than average (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung WB30F
 Olympus FE-5020Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-5020 Samsung WB30F
Also Known as X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 137g (0.30 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $160 $180