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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL205 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung TL205
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung TL205

 FE-4030 TL205 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Olympus FE-4030

 TL205 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung TL205

 FE-4030 TL205 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography details
Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
35
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL205 Travel photography factors
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (177g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
33
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
23
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging info
Samsung TL205 Vlogging info
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (177 grams)
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung TL205
 Olympus FE-4030Samsung TL205
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