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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung DV150F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the DV150F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-25 scores versus the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung DV150F

 FE-25 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus FE-25

 DV150F FE-25 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung DV150F

 FE-25 DV150F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-25 against the DV150F.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and DV150F is 98 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and DV150F.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV150F to offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV150F Sports photography advice
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
26
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
34
pretty wide (25mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging features
Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
9
no video
31
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus FE-25Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-25 Samsung DV150F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media - microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $15 $150