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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Olympus E-400 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Replacement is Olympus E-410
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-400 and Olympus FE-25, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and FE-25 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-400 was announced 3 years prior to the FE-25 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-400 matches up vs the FE-25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Olympus FE-25

 E-400 FE-25 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution215k112kCrisper screen (+103k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus E-400

 FE-25 E-400 
LaunchedJanuary 2009September 2006Fresher by 28 months

Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Olympus FE-25

 E-400 FE-25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-400 has exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 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).

Examine the Olympus E-400 and Olympus FE-25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-400 vs the FE-25.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and FE-25 is 77 and 98 respectively.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and FE-25.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-400 includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older E-400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-400 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no liveview
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-400 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-25 Street photography factors
60
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-400 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-25 Sports photography info
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-400
Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
49
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-400
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-400 and Olympus FE-25
 Olympus E-400Olympus FE-25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-400 Olympus FE-25
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2006-09-14 2009-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2768
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 215 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 435 gr (0.96 pounds) -
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $15