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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was manufactured within a month of the TL100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-5010 scores versus the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung TL100

 FE-5010 TL100 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus FE-5010

 TL100 FE-5010 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung TL100

 FE-5010 TL100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-5010 against the TL100.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and TL100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and TL100.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to take the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography info
Samsung TL100 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
Samsung TL100 Travel photography features
60
lighter than average in class (130g)
weather proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
26
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung TL100
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-5010 Samsung TL100
Also called as - ST50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 130 grams (0.29 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $22