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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is WB2000
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5020 was released 7 months prior to the TL350 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-5020 grades against the TL350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung TL350

 FE-5020 TL350 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Olympus FE-5020

 TL350 FE-5020 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung TL350

 FE-5020 TL350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung TL350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 against the TL350.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and TL350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and TL350.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-5020 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
Samsung TL350 Street photography features
59
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL350 Sports photography advice
24
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL350 Travel photography advice
64
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography advice
31
quite wide (24mm)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
28
quite wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung TL350
 Olympus FE-5020Samsung TL350
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Samsung TL350
Also called as X-935 WB2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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-11A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
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