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Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak M381 versus Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M381 was announced 7 months after the FE-25 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M381 matches up versus the FE-25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Olympus FE-25

 M381 FE-25 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Kodak M381

 FE-25 M381 

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Olympus FE-25

 M381 FE-25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak M381 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 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).

Check the Kodak M381 versus Olympus FE-25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M381 versus the FE-25.

Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M381 and FE-25 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M381 and FE-25.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak M381 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M381 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (153g)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (153 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
27
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
26
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-25 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (153g)
9
no video
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Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Olympus FE-25
 Kodak EasyShare M381Olympus FE-25
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M381 Olympus FE-25
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-29 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2768
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 KLIC-7003 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $170 $15