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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(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
Samsung HZ25W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FE-4030 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus FE-4030

 HZ25W FE-4030 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung HZ25W

 FE-4030 HZ25W 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
34
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus FE-4030Samsung HZ25W
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