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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ15W 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 HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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 February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus FE-25 versus Samsung HZ15W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was released very close to the HZ15W and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-25 grades versus the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung HZ15W

 FE-25 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus FE-25

 HZ15W FE-25 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung HZ15W

 FE-25 HZ15W 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-25 versus Samsung HZ15W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-25 versus the HZ15W.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and HZ15W is 98 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and HZ15W.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung HZ15W to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
has manual focus
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography info
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (249g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
26
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
40
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (249g)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung HZ15W
 Olympus FE-25Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-25 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-02-23
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4" 3"
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
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 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 feature
Type of storage - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $15 $330