Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 18 months | |
| Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
| Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung HZ25W
| FE-5010 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung 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 |