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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL205 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was introduced 12 months prior to the TL205 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-25 scores vs the TL205 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung TL205

 FE-25 TL205 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Olympus FE-25

 TL205 FE-25 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung TL205

 FE-25 TL205 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys outer 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) and the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 vs the TL205.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and TL205 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and TL205.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung TL205 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
Samsung TL205 Sports photography features
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography info
Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
61
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
9
no video recording
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung TL205
 Olympus FE-25Samsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-25 Samsung TL205
Also referred to as - PL100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $15 $180