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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung WB750, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was released 3 years prior to the WB750 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the WB750 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung WB750

 FE-5020 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus FE-5020

 WB750 FE-5020 
LaunchedSeptember 2011July 2009More modern by 25 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung WB750

 FE-5020 WB750 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the WB750.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and WB750 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and WB750.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB750 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (13MP)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
60
weather proof
lighter than others (137 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography features
Samsung WB750 Sports photography features
24
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than others (137g)
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
decent megapixels (13MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography details
31
decently wide (24mm)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung WB750
 Olympus FE-5020Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Samsung WB750
Also called as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $339