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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 5010
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST550
Photography Glossary

Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was revealed 5 months later than the TL225 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 5010 matches up vs the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Samsung TL225

		

		

			
 5010 TL225 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Olympus 5010

		

		

			
 TL225 5010 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Samsung TL225

		

		

			
 5010 TL225 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5010 vs the TL225.
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and TL225.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus 5010 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
28
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
21
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus 5010 Street photography factors
Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
57
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than average (187g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus 5010 Sports photography details
Samsung TL225 Sports photography details
39
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 5010 Travel photography info
Samsung TL225 Travel photography info
65
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
 provides focus by touch
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (27mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (187g)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 relatively wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
37
 pretty wide (27mm)
 lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus 5010
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
29
 relatively wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic support
29
 pretty wide (27mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone jack
 more heavy than average (187 grams)
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Samsung TL225
 Olympus Stylus 5010Samsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as mju 5010 ST550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 187g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $488