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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(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
  • Additionally Known as X-935
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB35F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WB35F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-5020 grades against the WB35F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung WB35F

 FE-5020 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus FE-5020

 WB35F FE-5020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 54 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung WB35F

 FE-5020 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 offers exterior 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 WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 versus the WB35F.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
59
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (137g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
24
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography information
Samsung WB35F Travel photography information
64
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average (194g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
31
pretty wide (24mm)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus FE-5020Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Samsung WB35F
Also called as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 gr (0.30 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B BP70A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $130