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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120 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 PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-25 versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was released 24 months before the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-25 scores against the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung PL120

 FE-25 PL120 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Olympus FE-25

 PL120 FE-25 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung PL120

 FE-25 PL120 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-25 versus Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-25 compared to the PL120.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and PL120 is 98 and 99 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and PL120.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung PL120 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL120 Travel photography factors
61
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography details
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL120 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
has external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung PL120
 Olympus FE-25Samsung PL120
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-25 Samsung PL120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots One -
Launch pricing $15 $150