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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was launched 11 months earlier than the HZ25W so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-5020 grades vs the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FE-5020 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus FE-5020

 HZ25W FE-5020 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2009More recent by 11 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung HZ25W

 FE-5020 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the HZ25W.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and HZ25W.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
60
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (137g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
24
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
31
pretty wide (24mm)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus FE-5020Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as X-935 WB5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $350