Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL220
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL220 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
- Revealed January 2009
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung TL220
FE-5010 | TL220 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus FE-5010
TL220 | FE-5010 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung TL220
FE-5010 | TL220 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung TL220 | |
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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 |