Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL205
97 Imaging
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94 Imaging
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
- Released January 2009
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as PL100

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FE-3010 was announced 12 months before the TL205 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-3010 matches up against the TL205 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung TL205
FE-3010 | TL205 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Olympus FE-3010
TL205 | FE-3010 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung TL205
FE-3010 | TL205 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-3010 versus Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 versus the TL205.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and TL205 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and TL205.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Samsung TL205 |
Also called | - | PL100 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 108 gr (0.24 pounds) | 177 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $140 | $180 |