Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB350F

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-5020 versus Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WB350F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-5020 grades versus the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 & Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5020 vs the WB350F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and WB350F.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB350F to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.