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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus FE-5020 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was brought out 7 months after the TL100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-5020 grades against the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 

				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung TL100

					

					

						
 FE-5020 TL100 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus FE-5020

					

					

						
 TL100 FE-5020 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung TL100

					

					

						
 FE-5020 TL100 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-5020 versus Samsung TL100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5020 and the TL100.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and TL100.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The fresher FE-5020 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

						Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
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 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
26
 features face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
Samsung TL100 Street photography information
59
 weather proofing
 lighter than competitors (137 grams)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
53
 image stabilization (Digital)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than average in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
Samsung TL100 Sports photography information
24
 weather proofing
 low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Digital)
 features tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
64
 lighter than competitors (137 grams)
 weather proofing
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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 has built in flash
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than average in class (219 grams)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography details
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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 image stabilization (Digital)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 lighter than competitors (137g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone jack
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 image stabilization (Digital)
 features face detection autofocus
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than average in class (219g)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung TL100
 Olympus FE-5020Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Samsung TL100
Also called X-935 ST50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash    
AEB    
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 137g (0.30 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
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