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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-25 versus Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was manufactured 24 months prior to the PL210 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-25 matches up vs the PL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung PL210

 FE-25 PL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Olympus FE-25

 PL210 FE-25 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung PL210

 FE-25 PL210 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 has 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 PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the FE-25 vs the PL210.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and PL210 is 98 and 99 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and PL210.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL210 to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography details
Samsung PL210 Sports photography details
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography info
Samsung PL210 Travel photography info
61
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
71
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
27
good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL210 Vlogging advice
9
no video
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung PL210
 Olympus FE-25Samsung PL210
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-25 Samsung PL210
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 3648 x 2768 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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
Card slots One One
Cost at release $15 $200