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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as PL150
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched 12 months before the TL210 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-3010 scores vs the TL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung TL210

 FE-3010 TL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TL210 FE-3010 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung TL210

 FE-3010 TL210 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 has outer measurements 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 TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the TL210.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and TL210 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and TL210.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography features
Samsung TL210 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Samsung TL210
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
57
environment sealing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
has focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (177g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging info
Samsung TL210 Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
28
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (177g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung TL210
 Olympus FE-3010Samsung TL210
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Samsung TL210
Also referred to as - PL150
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On 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 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical 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 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-07B
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $140 $230