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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-25 was released within a month of the SL620 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-25 grades against the SL620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung SL620

 FE-25 SL620 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Olympus FE-25

 SL620 FE-25 
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung SL620

 FE-25 SL620 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 offers 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 SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-25 against the SL620.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and SL620 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and SL620.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung SL620 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
Samsung SL620 Sports photography features
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL620 Travel photography advice
61
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (168g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging info
Samsung SL620 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
24
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than average (168 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung SL620
 Olympus FE-25Samsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-25 Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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