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Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Introduced November 2009
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-G1 versus Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was revealed 11 months after the FE-25 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-G1 matches up against the FE-25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Olympus FE-25

 EX-G1 FE-25 
ReleasedNovember 2009January 2009Newer by 11 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Casio EX-G1

 FE-25 EX-G1 

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Olympus FE-25

 EX-G1 FE-25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus FE-25 has sizing of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Casio EX-G1 versus Olympus FE-25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-G1 versus the FE-25.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and FE-25 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and FE-25.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-G1 to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger EX-G1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-25 Street photography highlights
53
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
54
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (154g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography features
31
you can focus manually
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
9
no video
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Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Olympus FE-25
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Olympus FE-25
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Olympus FE-25
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-11-18 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2768
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $61 $15