Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120
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![Olympus FE-25 front Olympus FE-25 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-25/Olympus-FE-25-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung PL120
FE-25 | PL120 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Olympus FE-25
PL120 | FE-25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung PL120
FE-25 | PL120 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-25-vs-Samsung-PL120-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-25-vs-Samsung-PL120-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-25-vs-Samsung-PL120-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-25-vs-Samsung-PL120-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Samsung PL120 | |
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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 |