Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL205
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
(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 TL205
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is PL100
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In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-5020 matches up against the TL205 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 & Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung TL205
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Olympus FE-5020
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Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung TL205
| FE-5020 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 features physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5020 versus the TL205.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and TL205.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to factor the age of the products into consideration.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Olympus FE-5020 Street photography details
Samsung TL205 Street photography details
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (177g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
quite wide (24mm)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
quite wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung TL205 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung TL205 |
| Otherwise known as | X-935 | PL100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137g (0.30 lb) | 177g (0.39 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $160 | $180 |