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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 18 months prior to the HZ25W making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-5010 grades against the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FE-5010 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus FE-5010

 HZ25W FE-5010 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung HZ25W

 FE-5010 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 and the HZ25W.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and HZ25W.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
focusing manually
saves RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition (130g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-5010 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $350