Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL205
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL205 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as PL100
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL205, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe FE-4030 was brought out about the same time to the TL205 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-4030 scores vs the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung TL205
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Olympus FE-4030
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Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung TL205
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 and the TL205.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and TL205.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung TL205 |
Also called | - | PL100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146 grams (0.32 lb) | 177 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $180 |