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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Revealed September 2013
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus FE-25, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and FE-25 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and FE-25 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was unveiled 4 years after the FE-25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores versus the FE-25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Olympus FE-25

 Fujifilm X-M1 FE-25 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2009More modern by 58 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution920k112kClearer display (+808k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 FE-25 Fujifilm X-M1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus FE-25

 Fujifilm X-M1 FE-25 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-M1 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-25 has specifications of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus FE-25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the FE-25.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and FE-25 is 87 and 98 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and FE-25.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-M1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-M1 will offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-M1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography information
Olympus FE-25 Street photography information
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography information
Olympus FE-25 Sports photography information
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
66
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
61
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography highlights
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-M1
Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
31
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus FE-25
 Fujifilm X-M1Olympus FE-25
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus FE-25
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-09-17 2009-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 3648 x 2768
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) -
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 350 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $15