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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-25 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 FE-25 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution112k0kClearer display (+112k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus FE-25

 Galaxy Camera 3G FE-25 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 44 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.4"Larger display (+2.4")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 FE-25 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-25 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 98 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography information
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.4")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
47
really wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
36
really wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus FE-25Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-25 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-07 2012-08-29
Physical type 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2768 -
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 23-481mm (20.9x)
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 112k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 305 gr (0.67 lb)
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 Overall 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 type - micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $15 $606