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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL10
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is fairly close but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") use different sensor measurements.

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The FE-25 was launched within a month of the CL5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-25 matches up versus the CL5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung CL5

 FE-25 CL5 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Olympus FE-25

 CL5 FE-25 
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung CL5

 FE-25 CL5 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-25 and the CL5.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and CL5 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and CL5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-25 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus FE-25 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
24
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography features
Samsung CL5 Street photography features
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography factors
Samsung CL5 Sports photography factors
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography factors
Samsung CL5 Travel photography factors
61
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Samsung CL5
9
no video
25
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung CL5
 Olympus FE-25Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-25 Samsung CL5
Otherwise known as - PL10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2768 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4" 2.7"
Resolution of display 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $15 $391