Olympus E-3 vs Olympus FE-25

The following is a complete review of the Olympus E-3 versus Olympus FE-25, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and FE-25 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The E-3 was introduced 10 months prior to the FE-25 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E-3 matches up versus the FE-25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-3 and Olympus FE-25. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Olympus FE-25 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-3 has got physical measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and 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 Olympus E-3 versus Olympus FE-25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-3 versus the FE-25.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and FE-25 is 56 and 98 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and FE-25.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-3 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The more aged E-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.