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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was manufactured 7 months prior to the TL225 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-25 matches up vs the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung TL225

 FE-25 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Olympus FE-25

 TL225 FE-25 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+1.1")
Screen resolution1152k112kSharper screen (+1040k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung TL225

 FE-25 TL225 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 against the TL225.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and TL225 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and TL225.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung TL225 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Samsung TL225
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
59
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (187 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography factors
27
very good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging features
Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
9
no video
29
relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (187 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung TL225
 Olympus FE-25Samsung TL225
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-25 Samsung TL225
Also referred to as - ST550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-08-13
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 112k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 187 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 - SLB-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $15 $488