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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was revealed 6 months prior to the HZ25W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-47 scores vs the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FE-47 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus FE-47

 HZ25W FE-47 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung HZ25W

 FE-47 HZ25W 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 against the HZ25W.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and HZ25W.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus FE-47 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus FE-47Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-47 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 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
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
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 $0 $350