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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was announced 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the FE-25 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FE-25 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus FE-25

 Galaxy Camera FE-25 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size4.8"2.4"Bigger screen (+2.4")
Screen resolution922k112kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FE-25 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and Galaxy Camera is 98 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography advice
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
61
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (300g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
37
really wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competition (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Olympus FE-25Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-25 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2013-02-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4" 4.8"
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
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 - 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 300 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $15 $450