Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus FE-25

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and FE-25 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was announced 4 years after the FE-25 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up against the FE-25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XQ1 and Olympus FE-25. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Olympus FE-25 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 features outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus FE-25 has measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus FE-25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the FE-25.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and FE-25 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and FE-25.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm XQ1 will produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.