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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also Known as ST500
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5010 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the TL220 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-5010 scores versus the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung TL220

 FE-5010 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus FE-5010

 TL220 FE-5010 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung TL220

 FE-5010 TL220 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 has got external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 vs the TL220.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and TL220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and TL220.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography features
Samsung TL220 Street photography features
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL220 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competition (130 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
provides touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
fairly wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
Samsung TL220 Vlogging features
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
30
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung TL220
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-5010 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as - ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-08-13
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, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest 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 gr (0.29 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $130 $90