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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL100
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung TL205

 FE-3010 TL205 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TL205 FE-3010 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung TL205

 FE-3010 TL205 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography information
Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography details
Samsung TL205 Travel photography details
57
weather proofing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (177g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
32
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (177g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung TL205
 Olympus FE-3010Samsung TL205
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