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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL225 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
  • 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-3010 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was brought out 7 months prior to the TL225 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-3010 grades vs the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung TL225

 FE-3010 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TL225 FE-3010 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung TL225

 FE-3010 TL225 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 and the TL225.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and TL225 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and TL225.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
26
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography advice
Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL225 Sports photography advice
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
57
environment proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (187g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
pretty wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging info
Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung TL225
 Olympus FE-3010Samsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Samsung TL225
Alternate name - ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-08-13
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, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 187 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $140 $488