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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung HZ10W, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was released 4 months before the HZ10W and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-25 grades versus the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung HZ10W

 FE-25 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus FE-25

 HZ10W FE-25 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung HZ10W

 FE-25 HZ10W 
RevealedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 features external measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 against the HZ10W.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and HZ10W is 98 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
61
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
26
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.4")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus FE-25Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-25 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-05-14
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2768 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 - 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $15 $300