Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-25
95 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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98 Imaging
32 Features
11 Overall
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Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-25 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M381 and Olympus FE-25. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak M381 Gallery and Olympus FE-25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Olympus FE-25
M381 | FE-25 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Kodak M381
FE-25 | M381 |
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Common features in the Kodak M381 and Olympus FE-25
M381 | FE-25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M381 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M381 | Olympus FE-25 | |
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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 |