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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST80 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 ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was introduced 12 months prior to the ST80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-25 matches up versus the ST80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung ST80

 FE-25 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Olympus FE-25

 ST80 FE-25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung ST80

 FE-25 ST80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 has external dimensions 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 ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FE-25 against the ST80.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and ST80 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and ST80.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST80 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Samsung ST80
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Sports photography highlights
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST80 Travel photography factors
61
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography highlights
27
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
39
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging features
Samsung ST80 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung ST80
 Olympus FE-25Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-25 Samsung ST80
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2768 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 118g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $15 $249