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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as X-935
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was brought out very close to the TL220 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-5020 grades against the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung TL220

 FE-5020 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus FE-5020

 TL220 FE-5020 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung TL220

 FE-5020 TL220 
IntroducedJuly 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 vs the TL220.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and TL220.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Samsung TL220
60
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (137g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
24
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition in class (137g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography highlights
31
fairly wide (24mm)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
31
really wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung TL220
 Olympus FE-5020Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as X-935 ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-08-13
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
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, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 gr (0.30 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $90