Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FE-4030 was launched 6 months prior to the HZ25W so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FE-4030 grades vs the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung HZ25W
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus FE-4030
HZ25W | FE-4030 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung HZ25W
FE-4030 | HZ25W | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the HZ25W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and HZ25W.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-4030 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also referred to as | - | WB5000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146 gr (0.32 lb) | 428 gr (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $350 |