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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-935
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WB800F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung WB800F

 FE-5020 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus FE-5020

 WB800F FE-5020 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung WB800F

 FE-5020 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outer measurements 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 WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the WB800F.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and WB800F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
60
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (137g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
24
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (218g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
31
really wide (24mm)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than average in class (137g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus FE-5020Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Samsung WB800F
Also referred to as X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $300