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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was announced around the same time to the FE-3010 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-25 scores vs the FE-3010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus FE-3010

 FE-25 FE-3010 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus FE-25

 FE-3010 FE-25 
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus FE-3010

 FE-25 FE-3010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Olympus FE-3010 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-25 versus the FE-3010.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and FE-3010 is 98 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and FE-3010.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus FE-3010 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography information
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography advice
61
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
weather proofing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus FE-3010
 Olympus FE-25Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-25 Olympus FE-3010
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2768 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 108g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $15 $140